At a Glance
Median Income
$121,351
$49,825 per capita
Home Value
$518,600
Zillow: $566,873
Median Rent
$2,028/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
985/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
8.8% smoking rate
How Gilbert Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilbert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilbert a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilbert residents earn a median household income of $121,351 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,825. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert is $518,600 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $566,873. Median rent is $2,028/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Gilbert reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 985/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population271,118
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,942/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,351
Per Capita$49,825
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$518,600
Rent$2,028
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$566,873
Housing Units93,761
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property985/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary80/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain8.7 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,293 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilbert was built in 2002.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.