At a Glance
Median Income
$117,426
$47,001 per capita
Home Value
$354,700
Zillow: $508,814
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Gilbertsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilbertsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilbertsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilbertsville residents earn a median household income of $117,426 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,001. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbertsville is $354,700 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,814. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
41.9% of adults in Gilbertsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbertsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,999
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,791/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,426
Per Capita$47,001
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$354,700
Rent$1,089
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$508,814
Housing Units2,156
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation323 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilbertsville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.