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Gilberton is a small town of 447 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $50,625
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gilberton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gilberton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gilberton 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: 86.0
Gilberton's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gilberton costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gilberton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$35,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gilberton's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Gilberton, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gilberton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.0 inches of snow per year.
Gilberton's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gilberton roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $35,800 and median rent is $767/month.
Gilberton's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Gilberton, PA has a population of 447, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Gilberton averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches
with about 48.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gilberton, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 17934, 17949.
The population of Gilberton, Pennsylvania is 447 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gilberton: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $35,800, median household income $50,625, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilberton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
