At a Glance
Median Income
$62,625
$40,527 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
Zillow: $120,961
Median Rent
$598/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
3,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
276 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $62,625 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,527. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,961. Median rent is $598/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Gilbert reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,132/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,693
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,625
Per Capita$40,527
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$598
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$120,961
Housing Units877
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property3,132/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary280/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,506 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Gilbert was founded in 1907.
The median home in Gilbert was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.