In Gillespie, Texas, the median home price is $519,258, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $76,162; the population is 27,524; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 83.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gillespie at a glance
Population
27,524
Median Household Income
$76,162
Typical Home Value
$519,258
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
83.8
Avg Commute Time
21.9
About Gillespie
Gillespie has a population of 27,524. The median home value is $519,258, 70% above the Texas median. Median household income is $76,162 (3% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Fredericksburg, Harper, and Stonewall.
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 Gillespie
3 towns, by population.
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Gillespie at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gillespie?
- Gillespie has a population of 27,524 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gillespie?
- The median home value in Gillespie is $519,258. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gillespie?
- Median household income in Gillespie is $76,162 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gillespie in?
- Gillespie is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Gillespie?
- Gillespie contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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