At a Glance
Median Income
$73,929
$31,186 per capita
Home Value
$178,300
Zillow: $232,406
Median Rent
$845/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
24.9% smoking rate
How Gilt Edge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilt Edge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilt Edge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilt Edge residents earn a median household income of $73,929 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,186. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilt Edge is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,406. Median rent is $845/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
16.7% of adults in Gilt Edge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilt Edge has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,929
Per Capita$31,186
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,300
Rent$845
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$232,406
Housing Units197
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation308 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilt Edge was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.