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Gilberton, PA

Pennsylvania

Gilberton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 608. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
608 Population 428/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $29,288 per capita
$35,600 Home Value
$767 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,600 home value, $767/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,417
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $35,600
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

How Gilberton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population608
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$29,288
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,600
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units400
Rent Burden50.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.7%
Libraries14

Is Gilberton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gilberton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Gilberton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gilberton is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gilberton is $35,600, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gilberton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gilberton has a population of 608 with a density of 428 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.9%).

Population

608
Total Population
428
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Gilberton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gilberton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gilberton is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Gilberton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,417
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,288
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate15.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Gilberton is $35,600, 87% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,600
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$7
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio80.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.8%
Housing Units400
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate15.15%
Gilberton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density428/sq mi
Coordinates40.7951°N, 76.2233°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+80.6%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density428/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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