Gibsonville is a small town of 8,827 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $98,558
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gibsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gibsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gibsonville 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: 92.7
Gibsonville's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gibsonville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gibsonville, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$924
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,558
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gibsonville's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.7 /100k
Property Crime
925.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gibsonville is served primarily by Guilford County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gibsonville, NC
National Avg
School District
Guilford County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
66
—
Middle Schools
20
—
High Schools
30
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gibsonville sees average highs of 51.9°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Gibsonville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gibsonville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,600 and median rent is $924/month.
Gibsonville's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 925.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gibsonville are operated by Guilford County Schools.
The district has 66 elementary, 20 middle, and 30 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gibsonville, NC has a population of 8,827, a median household income of $98,558, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gibsonville averages 51.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gibsonville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27249.
The population of Gibsonville, North Carolina is 8,827 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gibsonville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $251,600, median household income $98,558, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gibsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
