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Gilmer is a small town of 4,892 in Texas, with a median household income of $43,894
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gilmer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gilmer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gilmer 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: 88.4
Gilmer's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gilmer costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gilmer, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$159,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$848
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,894
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gilmer's violent crime rate is 231.5 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.5 /100k
Property Crime
2584.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gilmer is served primarily by GILMER ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gilmer, TX
National Avg
School District
GILMER ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gilmer sees average highs of 55.6°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Gilmer's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gilmer roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $159,600 and median rent is $848/month.
Gilmer's violent crime rate is 231.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2584.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gilmer are operated by GILMER ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gilmer, TX has a population of 4,892, a median household income of $43,894, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Gilmer averages 55.6°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gilmer, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75644.
The population of Gilmer, Texas is 4,892 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gilmer: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $159,600, median household income $43,894, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilmer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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