Natalie Morris qa Dec 26, 2025

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Gilbert sits at 96.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 271K people. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.

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