In Gilchrist, Florida, the median home price is $310,217, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $63,523; the population is 19,040; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 30.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gilchrist at a glance
Population
19,040
Median Household Income
$63,523
Typical Home Value
$310,217
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
30.0
Avg Commute Time
31.6
About Gilchrist
Gilchrist has a population of 19,040. The median home value is $310,217, 21% below the Florida median. Median household income is $63,523 (15% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Trenton and Bell.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Gilchrist
2 towns, by population.
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Gilchrist at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gilchrist?
- Gilchrist has a population of 19,040 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gilchrist?
- The median home value in Gilchrist is $310,217. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gilchrist?
- Median household income in Gilchrist is $63,523 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gilchrist in?
- Gilchrist is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Gilchrist?
- Gilchrist contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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