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What I wish I knew before living in Gilbert

Hello, Been living here since 2014. Homes are going for about $518,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 271K people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Kyle C.
I've lived in Eastside for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The dating scene scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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