Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Gibraltar
Gibraltar, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$933
Population
4,490
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Riverside recreation abounds in this commuter-friendly suburb
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Nestled on the banks of the Detroit River, the city of Gibraltar is the perfect community for Detroit commuters. Located only 25 miles southwest of Detroit, residents can easily get to and from the city along Interstate 75. Residents can be at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by traveling just 16 miles northwest, and they can reach the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport in just minutes across the river. The Gibraltar Community Center and Park are a major allure to families in the area, along with the great public schools like Parsons Elementary. Local restaurants sit within the heart of town, and there are churches, hospitals, and other conveniences as well. Locals enjoy frequenting the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Lions Park, Elizabeth Park Marina, and Elizabeth Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,256
Average: $95,077
Education
835
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gibraltar has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gibraltar, MI is $933 for one bedroom, $1,275 for two bedrooms, and $1,768 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gibraltar has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$933/month
695 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gibraltar, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,165 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,165 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
795 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,165 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Erie Metropark
- Elizabeth Park
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
- Willow Metropark
- Heritage Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.