The Town FilesGilbert, South Carolina
Town in Lexington County · population 571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,700
- Household income
- $78,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 35.6
Gilbert is a town of 571 people in Lexington County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $232,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 87% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 85% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of South Carolina towns.
How Gilbert ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gilbert is worth $232,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $78,250, which is more affordable than 69% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $871 a month. 79.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gilbert | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $871 | $937 |
| Median household income | $78,250 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 79.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gilbert
| People | Gilbert | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Gilbert
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 34.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbert since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 16, 1994 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 5, 1989.
Severe weather in Lexington County since 1996
Lexington County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lexington County
Lexington County had 132,596 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,005 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Gilbert itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Gilbert
4 public schools with 3,575 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert High | 9-12 | 1,131 | 14.1 |
| Gilbert Middle | 6-8 | 831 | 13.2 |
| Centerville Elementary | PK-5 | 809 | 12.6 |
| Gilbert Elementary | PK-5 | 804 | 12.4 |
Towns near Gilbert
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC7.9 mi · 5,270 people · home $135,100
- Red Bank, SC9.0 mi · 10,924 people · home $189,000
- White Knoll, SC9.2 mi · 7,858 people · home $249,400
- Lexington, SC10.8 mi · 23,568 people · home $297,700
- Fairview Crossroads, SC11.3 mi · 540 people · home $160,100
- Edmund, SC12.2 mi · 969 people · home $164,100
- Pelion, SC13.4 mi · 631 people · home $156,700
- Oak Grove, SC14.3 mi · 12,899 people · home $210,300
Gilbert questions
Is Gilbert, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gilbert scores better for retirees than 70% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 72%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Gilbert?
The median owner-occupied home in Gilbert is valued at $232,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,250, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $871 a month.
What is the weather like in Gilbert?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Gilbert get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbert since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 16, 1994. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)