At a Glance
Median Income
$76,131
$31,610 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
Zillow: $225,690
Median Rent
$850/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Gratis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gratis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gratis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gratis residents earn a median household income of $76,131 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,610. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gratis is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,690. Median rent is $850/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Gratis reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,111/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Gratis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gratis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population876
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,131
Per Capita$31,610
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$850
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$225,690
Housing Units320
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,111/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation875 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Gratis was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.