Living in Gambier, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gambier · Census data 2020–2024
Gambier has 2,126 residents with a median age of 20.6. The median household income is $93,365 (31% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $309,400, the median rent is $725/month.
Gambier at a glance
- Population
- 2,126
- Median age
- 20.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $93,365State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $309,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Gambier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gambier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gambier the median home value is $309,400, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Gambier median household income
The median household income in Gambier is $93,365 and the income per person is $16,586. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Gambier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 319
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.98
Gambier demographics
- Population
- 2,126
- Median age
- 20.6
- Under 18
- 3.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gambier ›
Education in Gambier
66.1% of adults 25 and older in Gambier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 52.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gambier
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 29.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 53.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Gambier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambier | 2,126 | $93,365 | $309,400 | $725 |
| Mount Vernon | 17,052 | $53,845 | $174,000 | $948 |
| Apple Valley | 5,548 | $100,593 | $287,700 | — |
| South Mount Vernon | 589 | $59,018 | — | $1,109 |
| Martinsburg | 303 | $55,313 | $95,700 | $896 |
| Danville | 615 | $53,194 | $138,600 | $545 |
| Utica | 2,248 | $84,464 | $150,500 | $818 |
| Fredericktown | 2,652 | $65,510 | $171,200 | $831 |
| St. Louisville | 278 | $73,382 | $157,800 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Gambier, OH?
The median household income in Gambier is $93,365, 31% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gambier?
The median home value in Gambier is $309,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Gambier?
The median gross rent in Gambier is $725 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Gambier, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Gambier?
The median age in Gambier is 20.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Gambier?
The average commute to work in Gambier is 16 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gambier?
The unemployment rate in Gambier is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gambier?
66.1% of adults in Gambier 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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