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Gilbert, SC
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Gilbert, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Gilbert a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gilbert residents earn a median household income of $76,364 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,829. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert is $239,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,595. Median rent is $980/month, with 16.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Gilbert reports 957 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,017/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.