At a Glance
Home Value
$346,100
Zillow: $259,060
Violent Crime
138/100K
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Gilchrist Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilchrist's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilchrist a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilchrist is $346,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,060. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Gilchrist reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,597/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Gilchrist hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilchrist has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$142,137
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
Home Value$346,100
Rent
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$259,060
Housing Units154
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property2,597/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,468 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband51.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilchrist was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 699 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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