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Gilmer, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Upshur County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,955
Population
1,307/sq mi density
$41,279
Median Income
$24,763 per capita
$160,700
Home Value
$233,808 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
620
Violent Crime/100K
2,847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,279 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,700
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.3%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,131
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$233,808
Median Sale Price
$189,900
Median List Price
$269,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.3%
Owner-Occupied
48.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$993/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
184 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
34.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
51.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,808 |
| Median Sale Price | $189,900 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $122 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $993 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 184 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.8% |
| Price Drops | 34.4% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 32 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $122 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,131 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 36.5% |