At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$25,756 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
Zillow: $261,420
Median Rent
$924/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.5% smoking rate
How Gosport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gosport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gosport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gosport residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,756. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gosport is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,420. Median rent is $924/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
8.6% of adults in Gosport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gosport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,113
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,929/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$924
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$261,420
Housing Units382
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation705 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gosport was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.