At a Glance
Median Income
$76,364
$45,829 per capita
Home Value
$239,100
Zillow: $336,907
Median Rent
$980/mo
16.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.8% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilbert residents earn a median household income of $76,364 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,829. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert is $239,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,907. Median rent is $980/month, with 16.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
26.1% of adults in Gilbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population563
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,364
Per Capita$45,829
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,100
Rent$980
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$336,907
Housing Units237
Rent Burden16.2%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation546 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilbert was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.