At a Glance
Median Income
$61,184
$37,898 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
Zillow: $186,070
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
11.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.6% smoking rate
How Gilmer Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilmer Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilmer Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilmer Park residents earn a median household income of $61,184 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,898. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilmer Park is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,070. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 11.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
24.6% of adults in Gilmer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilmer Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population929
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,020/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,184
Per Capita$37,898
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$1,162
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$186,070
Housing Units351
Rent Burden11.8%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation839 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilmer Park was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.