At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$34,770 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $294,170
Median Rent
$792/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Gustine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gustine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gustine 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
Gustine residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,770. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gustine is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,170. Median rent is $792/month, with 22.5% 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 1965.
Education
14.8% of adults in Gustine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gustine has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born26.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$34,770
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$672M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$792
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$294,170
Housing Units228
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,700/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gustine was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
26.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.