At a Glance
Median Income
$110,795
$41,650 per capita
Home Value
$535,400
Zillow: $662,429
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Gunter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gunter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gunter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gunter residents earn a median household income of $110,795 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,650. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gunter is $535,400 , 90% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $662,429. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Gunter reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 620/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Gunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gunter has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,382
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,795
Per Capita$41,650
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
B+
Home Value$535,400
Rent$1,398
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$662,429
Housing Units724
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property620/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Gunter was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.