Living in Gilmore City, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilmore City · Census data 2020–2024
Gilmore City has 748 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $53,375 (29% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $83,900.
Gilmore City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilmore City at a glance
- Population
- 748
- Median age
- 34State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,375State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $83,900State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Gilmore City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilmore City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilmore City the median home value is $83,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Gilmore City median household income
The median household income in Gilmore City is $53,375 and the income per person is $27,326. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Gilmore City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.66
Gilmore City demographics
- Population
- 748
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 36.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 281
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilmore City ›
Education in Gilmore City
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Gilmore City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilmore City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Gilmore City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore City | 748 | $53,375 | $83,900 | — |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Rolfe | 626 | $51,250 | $48,500 | $583 |
| Palmer | 134 | $59,063 | $39,600 | — |
| Clare | 128 | $80,417 | $72,500 | $656 |
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Pocahontas | 1,763 | $66,574 | $106,100 | $932 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
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What is the median household income in Gilmore City, IA?
The median household income in Gilmore City is $53,375, 29% lower 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 Gilmore City?
The median home value in Gilmore City is $83,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Gilmore City, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Gilmore City?
The median age in Gilmore City is 34 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Gilmore City?
The average commute to work in Gilmore City is 18 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilmore City?
The unemployment rate in Gilmore City is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilmore City?
14.4% of adults in Gilmore City 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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