Gilbert, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
318 Population 303/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $33,130 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $128,603 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $566/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilbert, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,750
34% below
$33,130 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
69% below
Zillow: $128,603
Median Rent
$566/mo
51% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Gilbert Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gilbert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
31%
Rent
49%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gilbert a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gilbert residents earn a median household income of $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,130. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilbert is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,603. Median rent is $566/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

19.2% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population318
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$33,130
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$566
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$128,603
Housing Units199
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,083/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain58.3 in/yr
Elevation74 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute46 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gilbert was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.