In more recent times, proximity to Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Mainz has led to considerable growth in Gau-Bischofsheim.

The municipality’s location at the foot of the intersection of the eastern and southern slopes of the last rise in the Rhine Terrace sees to it that the climate is pleasant and sunny with below-average rainfall, without being affected by the drawbacks of the Rhine Basin’s limited air circulation.

The slope in the north and west shields against strong winds and guarantees good wine.

The council is made up of 17 council members, counting the part-time mayor, with seats apportioned thus: (as at municipal election held on 13 June 2004) The mayors (Bürgermeister) of Gau-Bischofsheim since 1945 have been: The municipality's arms might be described thus: Per fess abased, argent two bendlets gules and gules a demi-wheel spoked of three of the first; Wheel of Mainz.

Gau-Bischofsheim also has an official partnership arrangement with the Franconian town of Bischofsheim an der Rhön.