At a Glance
Median Income
$119,719
$46,460 per capita
Home Value
$330,100
Zillow: $403,191
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gilberts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilberts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilberts 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
Gilberts residents earn a median household income of $119,719 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilberts is $330,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,191. Median rent is $1,852/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Gilberts reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 424/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.7% of adults in Gilberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilberts has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,389
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,719
Per Capita$46,460
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,100
Rent$1,852
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$403,191
Housing Units2,838
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property424/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation898 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Gilberts was founded in 1890.
The median home in Gilberts was built in 2004.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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