Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Gilbert is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,300. Residents earn $112,250 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gilbert receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Gilbert stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gilbert is $112,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Gilbert among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gilbert is $267,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Gilbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,250 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,259 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,066 |
| County GDP | $7,790M |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 275 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $267,200 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,984 |
| Median List Price | $334,900 |
| Median List Price | $334,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $187 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $887 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1062°N, 93.6461°W |
| County FIPS | 19169 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Retail Stores | 275 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |