Living in Gibson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibson · Census data 2020–2024
Gibson has 990 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $41,833 (46% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $96,700, the median rent is $554/month.
Gibson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gibson at a glance
- Population
- 990
- Median age
- 42.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $41,833State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Gibson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
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 $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
Gibson median household income
The median household income in Gibson is $41,833 and the income per person is $22,171. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Gibson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 420
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.56
Gibson demographics
- Population
- 990
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibson ›
Education in Gibson
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.7%
Gibson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Gibson, GA?
The median household income in Gibson is $41,833, 46% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $96,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Gibson?
The median gross rent in Gibson is $554 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Gibson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Gibson?
The median age in Gibson is 42.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Gibson?
The average commute to work in Gibson is 35 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibson?
The unemployment rate in Gibson is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibson?
14.1% 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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