Living in Gilman, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilman · Census data 2020–2024
Gilman has 623 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $101,136 (35% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $88,700, the median rent is $678/month.
Gilman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilman at a glance
- Population
- 623
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $101,136State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $88,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $678/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Gilman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Iowa median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilman the median home value is $88,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Gilman median household income
The median household income in Gilman is $101,136 and the income per person is $37,526. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Gilman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.40
Gilman demographics
- Population
- 623
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 260
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilman ›
Education in Gilman
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Gilman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilman
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Gilman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman | 623 | $101,136 | $88,700 | $678 |
| Laurel | 278 | $61,250 | $103,100 | $666 |
| Montour | 206 | $81,346 | $94,200 | — |
| Le Grand | 720 | $76,250 | $145,700 | $533 |
| Haverhill | 142 | $61,607 | $115,300 | — |
| Grinnell | 9,505 | $65,320 | $209,500 | $895 |
| Oakland Acres | 191 | $103,000 | $256,300 | — |
| Marshalltown | 27,626 | $69,068 | $127,700 | $891 |
| Tama | 3,051 | $68,661 | $106,800 | $832 |
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What is the median household income in Gilman, IA?
The median household income in Gilman is $101,136, 35% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilman?
The median home value in Gilman is $88,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Gilman?
The median gross rent in Gilman is $678 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Gilman, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Iowa median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Gilman?
The median age in Gilman is 39.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Gilman?
The average commute to work in Gilman is 28 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilman?
The unemployment rate in Gilman is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilman?
16.6% of adults in Gilman 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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