Living in Gibbstown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibbstown · Census data 2020–2024
Gibbstown has 3,685 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $91,250 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $249,100, the median rent is $1,391/month.
Gibbstown at a glance
- Population
- 3,685
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $249,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,391/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Gibbstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gibbstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gibbstown the median home value is $249,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,391 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,023 a month in housing costs.
Gibbstown median household income
The median household income in Gibbstown is $91,250 and the income per person is $47,639. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Gibbstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,591
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.38
Gibbstown demographics
- Population
- 3,685
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 1,545
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibbstown ›
Education in Gibbstown
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Gibbstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibbstown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Gibbstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbstown | 3,685 | $91,250 | $249,100 | $1,391 |
| Greenwich | 4,984 | $92,128 | $251,100 | $1,297 |
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | $202,700 | $976 |
| Mickleton | 1,786 | $113,463 | $371,300 | — |
| East Greenwich | 12,187 | $148,814 | $406,700 | — |
| Tinicum | 3,980 | $53,451 | $207,400 | $1,351 |
| Eddystone | 2,562 | $51,953 | $127,200 | $1,329 |
| Bridgeport | 228 | $156,583 | $233,800 | — |
| Norwood | 5,934 | $96,134 | $235,000 | $1,409 |
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What is the median household income in Gibbstown, NJ?
The median household income in Gibbstown is $91,250, 12% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gibbstown?
The median home value in Gibbstown is $249,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Gibbstown?
The median gross rent in Gibbstown is $1,391 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Gibbstown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Gibbstown?
The median age in Gibbstown is 44.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Gibbstown?
The average commute to work in Gibbstown is 30 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibbstown?
The unemployment rate in Gibbstown is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibbstown?
26.8% of adults in Gibbstown 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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