Living in Gilbert, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilbert · Census data 2020–2024
Gilbert has 308 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $55,000 (8% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $89,200, the median rent is $725/month.
Gilbert is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilbert at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 46State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $89,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Gilbert a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gilbert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilbert the median home value is $89,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,569 a month in housing costs.
Gilbert median household income
The median household income in Gilbert is $55,000 and the income per person is $36,894. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Gilbert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.08
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilbert has many vacation and second homes.
Gilbert demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilbert ›
Education in Gilbert
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Gilbert have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilbert
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Gilbert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 308 | $55,000 | $89,200 | $725 |
| Justice | 186 | $44,234 | $153,300 | — |
| Gilbert Creek | 1,061 | $82,632 | $119,400 | — |
| Greenville | 317 | $50,655 | $75,400 | — |
| Mallory | 1,417 | $101,546 | $106,300 | — |
| Man | 1,049 | $60,000 | $154,200 | $755 |
| Sarah Ann | 473 | $99,115 | $87,700 | — |
| Iaeger | 253 | $36,591 | $57,500 | — |
| Accoville | 916 | $36,737 | $84,600 | $1,326 |
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What is the median household income in Gilbert, WV?
The median household income in Gilbert is $55,000, 8% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilbert?
The median home value in Gilbert is $89,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Gilbert?
The median gross rent in Gilbert is $725 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Gilbert, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Gilbert?
The median age in Gilbert is 46 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Gilbert?
The average commute to work in Gilbert is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilbert?
The unemployment rate in Gilbert is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilbert?
25.1% of adults in Gilbert 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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