At a Glance
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
60.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Gilgo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilgo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilgo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gilgo reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
61.5% of adults in Gilgo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilgo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female82% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$590,943
Housing Units184
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+58.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilgo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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