At a Glance
Median Income
$71,944
$51,417 per capita
Home Value
$139,700
Zillow: $238,703
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.5% smoking rate
How Gomer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gomer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gomer 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
Gomer residents earn a median household income of $71,944 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,417. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gomer is $139,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,703. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
21.3% of adults in Gomer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gomer has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,944
Per Capita$51,417
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,700
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$238,703
Housing Units131
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Gomer was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.