At a Glance
Median Income
$160,272
$79,539 per capita
Home Value
$634,400
Zillow: $967,270
Violent Crime
136/100K
5,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Gillette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gillette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gillette a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gillette residents earn a median household income of $160,272 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,539. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gillette is $634,400 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $967,270. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Gillette reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,835/100K.
Education
68.3% of adults in Gillette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gillette has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,739
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,272
Per Capita$79,539
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$634,400
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$967,270
Housing Units960
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property5,835/100K
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation237 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Gillette was built in 1969.
32.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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