What are the schools like in Gibsonton, FL?

Gibsonton is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Gibsonton?

The median household income in Gibsonton, FL is $73,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Gibsonton, FL?

Gibsonton has an average high temperature of 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches.

Gibsonton, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gibsonton, FL affordable or expensive?

Gibsonton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gibsonton is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $246,100 and the median rent is $1,214 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gibsonton, FL?

Gibsonton has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gibsonton, FL a Good Place to Live?

Gibsonton is a small city of 17,879 in Florida, with a median household income of $73,167 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Gibsonton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gibsonton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gibsonton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Gibsonton's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gibsonton costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gibsonton, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$246,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,214	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gibsonton's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gibsonton is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gibsonton, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gibsonton sees average highs of 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Gibsonton, FL
Average High — January	71.8°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	54.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Gibsonton, FL	National Avg
Population	17,879	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Progress Village, FL 4 mi Riverview, FL 5 mi Apollo Beach, FL 5 mi Palm River-Clair Mel, FL 7 mi Balm, FL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Gibsonton

Gibsonton, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33534

Gibsonton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gibsonton, FL affordable or expensive?

Gibsonton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gibsonton roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $246,100 and median rent is $1,214/month.

What is the crime rate in Gibsonton, FL?

Gibsonton's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gibsonton?

Public schools in Gibsonton are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gibsonton, FL a good place to live?

Gibsonton, FL has a population of 17,879, a median household income of $73,167, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gibsonton?

Gibsonton averages 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gibsonton?

Gibsonton, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33534.

What is the population of Gibsonton?

The population of Gibsonton, Florida is 17,879 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gibsonton?

Key numbers for living in Gibsonton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $246,100, median household income $73,167, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gibsonton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.