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Gilcrest, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
Gilcrest, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Gilcrest a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Gilcrest reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,992/100K.
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.