Living in Gillett Grove, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gillett Grove · Census data 2020–2024

Gillett Grove has 40 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median home value is $61,000.

Gillett Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gillett Grove at a glance

Population
40
Median age
45.4State: 38.6
Median home value
$61,000State: $208,000
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%

Is Gillett Grove a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Gillett Grove

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gillett Grove the median home value is $61,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gillett Grove$61,000
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Housing in Gillett Grove: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
16
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
31.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
3.64

31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gillett Grove has many vacation and second homes.

Gillett Grove demographics

Population
40
Median age
45.4
Under 18
35%
65 and older
20%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
15.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gillett Grove ›

Education in Gillett Grove

38.5% of adults 25 and older in Gillett Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gillett Grove38.5%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gillett Grove

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
88.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.8%

Gillett Grove vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gillett Grove40—$61,000—
Webb102$55,000$65,700$681
Dickens131$71,250$99,300—
Sioux Rapids722$60,000$88,700$637
Ayrshire146$58,906$28,500$1,313
Ruthven732$58,625$105,700$608
Spencer11,400$59,667$184,800$805
Marathon234$39,375$46,900$775
Royal585$56,893$87,200$895

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Living in Gillett Grove: FAQ

What is the average home price in Gillett Grove?

The median home value in Gillett Grove is $61,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Gillett Grove, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.

What is the median age in Gillett Grove?

The median age in Gillett Grove is 45.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Gillett Grove?

The unemployment rate in Gillett Grove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gillett Grove?

38.5% of adults in Gillett Grove 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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