Gilmer INFORMATION
Population: 5,191
City rating
This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Gilmer has a very low population density. Gilmer is perfect for those who like a quiet city.
City Info
Gilmer, TX is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 8/10 and an overall value of 7/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Gilmer has a population density of 1,123, with 5,191 current residents.
Out of the 5,191 current residents, 46% are male and 54% are female. 55% of the residents are married and 45% are single.
Residence
Air quality
![Best air quality](/images/infographic/graph-air-quality-best.png)
Weather
- 59% Sun
- 46% Rain
- 2% Snow
Condition
64°F average temperature
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- 38 years Median home age
- $85,730 Median home price
- -1.65% Home appreciation rate
- 11.17% Annual property tax
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58.7%Homes owned
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30.5%Homes rented
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10.8%Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Gilmer, the air quality is 86% and the weather, on average, is 59% sunny, 46% rainy, and 2% snowy. The average temperature is 64°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Gilmer, you should know that 58.7% of homes are owned while 30.5% of homes are rented, and 10.8% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $85,730, the median age of homes is 38 years, the annual home appreciation is -1.65% and the annual property tax is 11.17%.
Community
Religious diversity
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Crime rate (per 100,000)
6 -
Average age
39 -
Political majority
Republican
Community
When looking at the community of Gilmer, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Gilmer’s crime rate is 6 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Gilmer is 39 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 24.99% Democratic, 74.00% Republican, and 1.00% Independent.
Locale
Unemployment
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:12
Occupation
- Management, Business, Art & Sciences
- Sales & Office Occupations
- Service Occupations
- Production, Transportation & Material Moving
- Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
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75%High school diploma
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4%Some college or associates degree
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12%Bachelors degree
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5%Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Gilmer, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 7.90% of residents are unemployed in Gilmer (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Gilmer residents: 13.8% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 17.08% are in the arts and sciences field, 14.4% are in the customer service field, 30% are in the sales field, 0.75% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 9.2% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 14.8% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:12. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.09%, 3.96% of residents have an associate’s degree, 12.16% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.73% have a master’s degree.
Transit
Average commute time
Daily breakdown: by transport type
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Public
transportation - Car
- Carpool
- Work at home
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Gilmer, you should be aware that the average commute time is 20 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Gilmer have a few different options. 80% of commuters use their own cars, 14% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.
Home Services in Gilmer, TX
Most Popular Services in Gilmer, TX
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Additions and Remodels
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Appliances
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Asbestos
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Basement Waterproofing
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Bathroom Remodeling
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Cabinets
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Carpentry
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Carpet
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Carpet Cleaning
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Chimney Sweeping
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Cleaning
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Concrete
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Countertops
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Custom Homes
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Decks and Porches
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Decorators and Designers
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Demolition
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Doors
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Drywall
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Dumpster Rental
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Electrical
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Fences
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Flooring
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Foundations
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Furniture
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Garage Doors
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Gutters
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Handyman
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Heating
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Home Appraisals
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Home Inspections
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Home Media
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Home Security
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HVAC
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Insulation
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Junk Removal
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Landscaping
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Locksmiths
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Masonry
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Mold
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Painting
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Pest Control
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Plumbing
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Portable Toilets
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Pressure Cleaning
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Rental Services
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Roofing
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Siding
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Solar Energy
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Sunrooms
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Swimming Pools
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Tile Work
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Tree Service
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Water Damage Restoration
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Welders
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Window Cleaning
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Window Tint
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Windows