At a Glance
Median Income
$160,272
$79,539 per capita
Home Value
$634,400
Zillow: $967,270
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
8.1% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.5% (31% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,739
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,272
Per Capita$79,539
Unemployment2.5%
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%
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
19.5% 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.