The Town FilesGibraltar, Wisconsin
Town in Door County · population 1,228 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $498,500
- Household income
- $103,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 63.1
Gibraltar is a town of 1,228 people in Door County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $498,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Wisconsin towns.
How Gibraltar ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gibraltar is worth $498,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $103,984, which is more affordable than 4% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $908 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gibraltar | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $498,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $908 | $951 |
| Median household income | $103,984 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 58.3% | — |
Who lives in Gibraltar
| People | Gibraltar | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 33.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 15.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Gibraltar
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 31.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibraltar since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 9, 2025 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 26, 1998.
Severe weather in Door County since 1996
Door County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
| June 17, 1976 | Drought | EM-3014: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Door County
Door County had 14,223 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,594 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Gibraltar itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Gibraltar
3 public schools with 533 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Elementary | PK-5 | 256 | 9.1 |
| Gibraltar High | 9-12 | 165 | 10.3 |
| Gibraltar Middle | 6-8 | 112 | 8.6 |
Towns near Gibraltar
- Sister Bay, WI7.0 mi · 1,148 people · home $392,200
- Jacksonport, WI11.8 mi · 878 people · home $401,700
- Baileys Harbor, WI11.9 mi · 1,223 people · home $407,300
- Egg Harbor, WI14.3 mi · 1,458 people · home $411,800
- Ingallston, MI14.9 mi · 924 people · home $252,100
- Liberty Grove, WI16.1 mi · 2,096 people · home $419,200
- Sevastopol, WI17.0 mi · 2,826 people · home $430,200
- Menominee, MI17.5 mi · 8,488 people · home $104,400
Gibraltar questions
Is Gibraltar, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gibraltar scores better for retirees than 100% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 76%. 46.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.1).
How much does a house cost in Gibraltar?
The median owner-occupied home in Gibraltar is valued at $498,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,984, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $908 a month.
What is the weather like in Gibraltar?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.0 inches of precipitation a year and 61.6 inches of snow.
Does Gibraltar get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibraltar since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 9, 2025. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)