At a Glance
Median Income
$90,395
$48,097 per capita
Home Value
$463,600
Zillow: $512,432
Median Rent
$1,716/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.4% smoking rate
How Gladstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gladstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gladstone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gladstone residents earn a median household income of $90,395 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,097. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gladstone is $463,600 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,432. Median rent is $1,716/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Gladstone reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Gladstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population11,986
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4,994/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,395
Per Capita$48,097
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$463,600
Rent$1,716
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$512,432
Housing Units5,014
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Gladstone was founded in 1911.
The median home in Gladstone was built in 1976.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.