At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$32,683 per capita
Home Value
$277,000
Zillow: $360,333
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Gloucester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloucester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloucester a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gloucester residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,683. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gloucester is $277,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,333. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
27.3% of adults in Gloucester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloucester has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population514
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$32,683
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,000
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$360,333
Housing Units271
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gloucester was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.