Living in Gilberton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilberton · Census data 2020–2024
Gilberton has 687 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $65,060 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $43,600, the median rent is $430/month.
Gilberton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilberton at a glance
- Population
- 687
- Median age
- 42State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,060State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $43,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $430/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gilberton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilberton the median home value is $43,600, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $430 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Gilberton median household income
The median household income in Gilberton is $65,060 and the income per person is $26,190. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Gilberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 412
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.48
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilberton has many vacation and second homes.
Gilberton demographics
- Population
- 687
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilberton ›
Education in Gilberton
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Gilberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilberton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Gilberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberton | 687 | $65,060 | $43,600 | $430 |
| Altamont | 526 | $43,750 | $112,500 | — |
| West Mahanoy | 2,885 | $85,471 | $88,700 | $1,072 |
| Frackville | 3,878 | $56,866 | $103,400 | $815 |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | $49,500 | $982 |
| Morea | 157 | $62,321 | $67,500 | — |
| Shenandoah Heights | 1,262 | $87,314 | $89,400 | — |
| Girardville | 1,110 | $41,964 | $45,400 | $540 |
| New Castle | 469 | $85,592 | $84,300 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Gilberton, PA?
The median household income in Gilberton is $65,060, 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilberton?
The median home value in Gilberton is $43,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Gilberton?
The median gross rent in Gilberton is $430 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Gilberton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Gilberton?
The median age in Gilberton is 42 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Gilberton?
The average commute to work in Gilberton is 24 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilberton?
The unemployment rate in Gilberton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilberton?
8.9% of adults in Gilberton 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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