At a Glance
Median Income
$112,250
$48,295 per capita
Home Value
$267,200
Zillow: $340,006
Median Rent
$887/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
11.0% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilbert residents earn a median household income of $112,250 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,295. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert is $267,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,006. Median rent is $887/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
45.5% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,300
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,250
Per Capita$48,295
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,200
Rent$887
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$340,006
Housing Units494
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation980 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilbert was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.