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Is Gilpin a good place to live?
Gilpin is a good place to live, receiving 3.0 stars from its residents. Gilpin is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Gilpin has 5 parks for recreational activities.It is very dense in population with 18.0 people per acre and a median age of 28. The average household income is $18,608 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 2.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Gilpin are renters, with 100% of residents renting and 0% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Gilpin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Gilpin neighborhood guide.
Is Gilpin, VA a safe neighborhood?
Gilpin, VA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Gilpin?
The median home price in Gilpin is $191,475. If you put a 20% down payment of $38,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $41K a year to afford the median home price in Gilpin. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Gilpin is $19K.
What are the best public schools in Gilpin?
The best public schools that serve Gilpin are:
- Open High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Albert Hill Middle has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- Thomas Jefferson High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
What are the best private schools in Gilpin?
The best private schools that serve Gilpin are:
- Orchard House School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Andrew's School has a student teacher ratio of 6:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Gilpin, Richmond, VA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Gilpin, Richmond, VA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Gilpin, Richmond, VA are Downtown Richmond, Monroe Ward, The Fan, Carver and Oregon Hill.