Living in Gibsonton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibsonton · Census data 2020–2024
Gibsonton has 18,754 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $83,875 (12% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $304,500, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Gibsonton at a glance
- Population
- 18,754
- Median age
- 35.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $83,875State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $304,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Gibsonton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Gibsonton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gibsonton the median home value is $304,500, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,988 a month in housing costs.
Gibsonton median household income
The median household income in Gibsonton is $83,875 and the income per person is $35,562. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Gibsonton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,739
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.08
Gibsonton demographics
- Population
- 18,754
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 6,092
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibsonton ›
Education in Gibsonton
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Gibsonton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibsonton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Gibsonton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsonton | 18,754 | $83,875 | $304,500 | $1,386 |
| Riverview | 113,697 | $100,438 | $384,200 | $2,002 |
| Progress Village | 10,450 | $88,694 | $286,900 | $2,021 |
| Apollo Beach | 33,355 | $127,617 | $472,700 | $2,293 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 27,844 | $71,787 | $271,700 | $1,525 |
| Balm | 7,181 | $114,659 | $345,300 | $2,022 |
| Sun City Center | 33,548 | $73,528 | $317,000 | $2,156 |
| Bloomingdale | 23,827 | $104,547 | $414,700 | $2,210 |
| Ruskin | 29,834 | $79,235 | $323,000 | $1,419 |
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What is the median household income in Gibsonton, FL?
The median household income in Gibsonton is $83,875, 12% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gibsonton?
The median home value in Gibsonton is $304,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Gibsonton?
The median gross rent in Gibsonton is $1,386 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Gibsonton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Gibsonton?
The median age in Gibsonton is 35.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Gibsonton?
The average commute to work in Gibsonton is 33 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibsonton?
The unemployment rate in Gibsonton is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibsonton?
19.2% of adults in Gibsonton 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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