Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Gilmer Park is a small town in Indiana with a population of 929. Residents earn $61,184 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilmer Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Gilmer Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gilmer Park is $61,184, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gilmer Park is $142,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Gilmer Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,184 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,898 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,799 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,539 |
| County GDP | $19,493M |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Healthcare | 722 |
| Retail | 895 |
| Manufacturing | 315 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $142,600 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.8% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,846/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 839 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6146°N, 86.2476°W |
| County FIPS | 18141 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,020/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Retail Stores | 895 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |