At a Glance
Median Income
$22,500
$17,843 per capita
Home Value
$73,400
Zillow: $93,908
Median Rent
$576/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
23.0% smoking rate
How Gloster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloster a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gloster residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,843. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gloster is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,908. Median rent is $576/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.7% of adults in Gloster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloster has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,189
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$17,843
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$201M
Avg Weekly Wage$771
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$576
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$93,908
Housing Units641
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,459/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain67.6 in/yr
Elevation402 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute38 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Gloster was founded in 1884.
The median home in Gloster was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.