Gibsonia is a small town of 2,876 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $130,750
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gibsonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gibsonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gibsonia 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: 94.4
Gibsonia's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gibsonia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gibsonia, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$307,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$130,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gibsonia's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gibsonia is served primarily by Pine-Richland SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gibsonia, PA
National Avg
School District
Pine-Richland SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gibsonia sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Gibsonia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gibsonia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $307,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Gibsonia's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gibsonia are operated by Pine-Richland SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gibsonia, PA has a population of 2,876, a median household income of $130,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Gibsonia averages 35.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gibsonia, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15044.
The population of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania is 2,876 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gibsonia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $307,400, median household income $130,750, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gibsonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.