Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Gilberts is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,389. Residents earn $119,719 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gilberts receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Gilberts offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gilberts is $119,719, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Gilberts among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gilberts is $330,100, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,852 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gilberts is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 343 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Gilberts experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 69.6% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.4% |
| 127% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,719 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
| Census Median | $330,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $403,191 |
| Median List Price | $387,500 |
| Median List Price | $387,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $156 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,852 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 52.8/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 52.8/100K |
| Total Property | 343.5/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 13.2/100K |
| Theft | 330.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 898 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1100°N, 88.3719°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |