At a Glance
Median Income
$73,438
$25,692 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $239,083
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.9% smoking rate
How Gotham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gotham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gotham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gotham residents earn a median household income of $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,692. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gotham is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,083. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
4.9% of adults in Gotham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gotham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$25,692
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,069
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$239,083
Housing Units77
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation695 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gotham was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.