Gilbert, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,693 Population 145/sq mi density
$62,625 Median Income $40,527 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $131,589 Zillow
$598 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
604 Violent Crime/100K 1,932 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,625 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $598/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
604 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilbert, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,625
17% below
$40,527 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $131,589
Median Rent
$598/mo
49% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
604/100K
59% above
1,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°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
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
51%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
159%
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 $62,625 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilbert is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,589. Median rent is $598/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Gilbert reports 604 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,932/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,693
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,625
Per Capita$40,527
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$598
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$131,589
Housing Units877
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent604/100K
Property1,932/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,506 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Gilbert was founded in 1907.
The median home in Gilbert was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.