At a Glance
Median Income
$66,771
$25,378 per capita
Home Value
$287,000
Zillow: $392,859
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.7% smoking rate
How Gilcrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilcrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilcrest a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilcrest residents earn a median household income of $66,771 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilcrest is $287,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,859. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
5.9% of adults in Gilcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilcrest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population987
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,219/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,771
Per Capita$25,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$287,000
Rent$1,900
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$392,859
Housing Units331
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,750 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilcrest was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.