Cost of Living in Gibbstown, NJ

Population 3,494 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Gibbstown is a smaller New Jersey community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $90,371 and housing costs ($229,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Gibbstown sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Philadelphia's $232,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 75
Rent 117

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Gibbstown

The median home value in Gibbstown is $228,800 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,538/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,371/year is 21% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Gibbstown has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$228,800
25% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$257,882
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
17% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 86.8%
Renter-occupied 13.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,538
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,152/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.8 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.9%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
10.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$90,371
21% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,052
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.8
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 48.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.5%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Gibbstown, NJ?

Gibbstown has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Gibbstown, NJ?

The median gross rent in Gibbstown is $1,538 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Gibbstown?

The median home value in Gibbstown is $228,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Gibbstown?

The median household income in Gibbstown is $90,371 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Gibbstown, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gibbstown is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Gibbstown, NJ affordable?

Gibbstown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Gibbstown?

Gibbstown has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Gibbstown at a Glance

Population
3,494
Median Income
$90,371
Home Value
$228,800
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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