At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$39,235 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $217,584
Median Rent
$815/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.1% smoking rate
How Gilbertville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilbertville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilbertville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilbertville residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,235. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbertville is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,584. Median rent is $815/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
26.3% of adults in Gilbertville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbertville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,044/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$39,235
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$815
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$217,584
Housing Units352
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation859 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Gilbertville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Gilbertville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.