Living in Gilman City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilman City · Census data 2020–2024
Gilman City has 382 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $58,438 (17% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $68,300, the median rent is $775/month.
Gilman City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilman City at a glance
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,438State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $68,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gilman City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gilman City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilman City the median home value is $68,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Gilman City median household income
The median household income in Gilman City is $58,438 and the income per person is $25,425. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Gilman City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.50
Gilman City demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilman City ›
Education in Gilman City
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Gilman City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilman City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Gilman City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman City | 382 | $58,438 | $68,300 | $775 |
| Leisure Lake | 175 | $16,817 | $74,800 | — |
| Jameson | 115 | $40,769 | $37,300 | — |
| Jamesport | 709 | $49,583 | $83,800 | $483 |
| Bethany | 3,080 | $48,375 | $121,700 | $700 |
| Pattonsburg | 225 | $44,000 | $92,500 | $638 |
| Mount Moriah | 121 | $56,875 | $53,500 | — |
| Trenton | 5,536 | $50,015 | $99,500 | $703 |
| Gallatin | 1,740 | $47,198 | $137,500 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Gilman City, MO?
The median household income in Gilman City is $58,438, 17% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilman City?
The median home value in Gilman City is $68,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Gilman City?
The median gross rent in Gilman City is $775 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Gilman City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Gilman City?
The median age in Gilman City is 39.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Gilman City?
The average commute to work in Gilman City is 29 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilman City?
The unemployment rate in Gilman City is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilman City?
6.5% of adults in Gilman 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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