79th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Gibraltar, MI
A typical home in Gibraltar costs about $1,486 a month, 19.5% of the median household income of $91,651. That makes Gibraltar the 15th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 79th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,276
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,695
- Of income on housing
- 19.5%
Gibraltar against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Gibraltar | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,276 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $223,200 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,695 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $91,651 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 19.5% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 15th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Gibraltar
The towns around Gibraltar, each with its own page.
- Trenton Rent $880 · Home $210,600 53rd most affordable in the metro
- Rockwood Rent $1,037 · Home $188,600 49th most affordable in the metro
- Brownstown Township Rent $1,196 · Home $272,700 69th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Ile Township Rent $1,414 · Home $355,900 52nd most affordable in the metro
- Woodhaven Rent $1,096 · Home $231,800 98th most affordable in the metro
- Flat Rock Rent $919 · Home $228,800 93rd most affordable in the metro
- Riverview Rent $1,101 · Home $215,100 138th most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
Living in Gibraltar
- Homes for sale in Gibraltar Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Gibraltar Houses and apartments for rent
- Gibraltar crime rate From Gibraltar's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Gibraltar city guide Pros, homes and city services
Gibraltar cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Gibraltar, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Gibraltar takes 19.5% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 79th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Gibraltar?
The median gross rent is $1,276 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 6% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Gibraltar?
Owners put the median home value at $223,200, 11% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,695 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Gibraltar?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Gibraltar home at $1,486 a month calls for about $59,000 a year. The median household here earns $91,651.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Gibraltar. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.