At a Glance
Median Income
$41,279
$24,763 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
Zillow: $233,808
Median Rent
$993/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
2,847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gilmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilmer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilmer residents earn a median household income of $41,279 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,763. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilmer is $160,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,808. Median rent is $993/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Gilmer reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,847/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Gilmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilmer has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,955
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,279
Per Capita$24,763
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$1,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A
Home Value$160,700
Rent$993
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$233,808
Housing Units2,131
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent620/100K
Property2,847/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault503/100K
Burglary290/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilmer was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
