Living in Gibson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibson · Census data 2020–2024
Gibson has 4,167 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $66,496 (9% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $157,800, the median rent is $1,197/month.
Gibson at a glance
- Population
- 4,167
- Median age
- 39State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $66,496State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $157,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,197/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gibson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gibson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gibson the median home value is $157,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,228 a month in housing costs.
Gibson median household income
The median household income in Gibson is $66,496 and the income per person is $30,976. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Gibson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,698
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.58
Gibson demographics
- Population
- 4,167
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,613
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibson ›
Education in Gibson
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibson
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Gibson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | $157,800 | $1,197 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | $199,500 | $1,101 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | $163,400 | $930 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | $178,900 | $1,069 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | $291,700 | $1,047 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | $323,600 | $1,700 |
| Mayflower | 2,861 | $75,682 | $184,600 | $1,251 |
| Vilonia | 4,498 | $81,815 | $232,700 | $1,364 |
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What is the median household income in Gibson, AR?
The median household income in Gibson is $66,496, 9% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gibson?
The median home value in Gibson is $157,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Gibson?
The median gross rent in Gibson is $1,197 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Gibson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Gibson?
The median age in Gibson is 39 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Gibson?
The average commute to work in Gibson is 25 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibson?
The unemployment rate in Gibson is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibson?
17.9% of adults in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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