Gibsonburg is a small town of 2,572 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,279
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gibsonburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gibsonburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gibsonburg 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: 87.9
Gibsonburg's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gibsonburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gibsonburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$662
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,279
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gibsonburg's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
73.5 /100k
Property Crime
610.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gibsonburg is served primarily by Gibsonburg Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gibsonburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gibsonburg sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Gibsonburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gibsonburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,000 and median rent is $662/month.
Gibsonburg's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 610.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gibsonburg are operated by Gibsonburg Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gibsonburg, OH has a population of 2,572, a median household income of $67,279, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Gibsonburg averages 33.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gibsonburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43431.
The population of Gibsonburg, Ohio is 2,572 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gibsonburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $117,000, median household income $67,279, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gibsonburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
