Living in Gifford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gifford · Census data 2020–2024
Gifford has 4,668 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $33,175 (56% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $236,000, the median rent is $892/month.
Gifford at a glance
- Population
- 4,668
- Median age
- 31.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $33,175State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $236,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Gifford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 42%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Gifford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gifford the median home value is $236,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 44.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,638 a month in housing costs.
Gifford median household income
The median household income in Gifford is $33,175 and the income per person is $21,217. 42% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Gifford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,979
- Owner-occupied
- 51.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.76
Gifford demographics
- Population
- 4,668
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,682
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gifford ›
Education in Gifford
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Gifford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gifford
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Gifford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
| Vero Beach | 17,042 | $69,758 | $391,900 | $1,221 |
| Indian River Shores | 4,386 | $156,037 | $1,132,000 | $2,185 |
| Vero Beach South | 30,344 | $73,420 | $335,200 | $1,314 |
| West Vero Corridor | 10,461 | $61,927 | $216,400 | $1,706 |
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Wabasso Beach | 2,262 | $115,739 | $654,100 | — |
| Orchid | 441 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gifford, FL?
The median household income in Gifford is $33,175, 56% lower 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 Gifford?
The median home value in Gifford is $236,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Gifford?
The median gross rent in Gifford is $892 per month, about 44.7% of household income.
Is Gifford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 42%.
What is the median age in Gifford?
The median age in Gifford is 31.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Gifford?
The average commute to work in Gifford is 17 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gifford?
The unemployment rate in Gifford is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gifford?
20.2% of adults in Gifford 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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