Living in Gilman, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilman · Census data 2020–2024
Gilman has 233 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $93,750 (5% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $233,600, the median rent is $631/month.
Gilman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilman at a glance
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 34.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $233,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gilman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
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 $233,600, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,494 a month in housing costs.
Gilman median household income
The median household income in Gilman is $93,750 and the income per person is $52,720. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Gilman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 59%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.56
59% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilman has many vacation and second homes.
Gilman demographics
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilman ›
Education in Gilman
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Gilman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilman
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Gilman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman | 233 | $93,750 | $233,600 | $631 |
| Foley | 2,675 | $58,833 | $203,800 | $1,041 |
| Foreston | 757 | $92,000 | $253,600 | $1,278 |
| Buckman | 339 | $102,188 | $218,400 | $825 |
| Sauk Rapids | 13,852 | $71,841 | $256,100 | $964 |
| Rice | 2,085 | $107,692 | $266,600 | $1,144 |
| Milaca | 3,044 | $49,588 | $203,400 | $835 |
| Pease | 217 | $66,667 | $178,900 | $1,116 |
| Sartell | 19,758 | $84,131 | $297,300 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in Gilman, MN?
The median household income in Gilman is $93,750, 5% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $233,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Gilman?
The median gross rent in Gilman is $631 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Gilman, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Gilman?
The median age in Gilman is 34.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Gilman?
The average commute to work in Gilman is 25 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilman?
The unemployment rate in Gilman is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilman?
16.2% 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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