Life in Gilbert research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gilbert over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilbert:
The population in Gilbert is 271,118.
The median home value in Gilbert is $569,865.
The median income in Gilbert is $121,351.
The cost of living in Gilbert is 133 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gilbert is $2,028.
The unemployment rate in Gilbert is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Gilbert is 5.1%.
The average high in Gilbert is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
Crime in Gilbert summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gilbert. Key points include:
There were 3,054 total crimes in Gilbert in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 1,100.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 132.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 968.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gilbert is -48.07% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gilbert / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,054 | 1,100.4 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 367 | 132.2 | 421.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 30 | 10.8 | 64.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 271 | 97.6 | 312.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,687 | 968.2 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 221 | 79.6 | 217.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,293 | 826.2 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 173 | 62.3 | 244.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Gilbert summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gilbert. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gilbert is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gilbert is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gilbert is $569,865.
The median income in Gilbert is $121,351.
| Living Expense | Gilbert | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 180 | 99 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Gilbert is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Gilbert, Arizona is a fast growing community in the east valley of phoenix. The schools are absolutely amazing especially Gilbert Public Schools. There is very little crime and a ton of out door splash pads and parks.
The number of restaurants grows buy the month! Down town Gilbert has such a fun family friendly vibe with a farmers market every week. Gilbert is appealing to young families because of the safe neighborhoods and the great schools.
The current population in Gilbert is 271,118. The population has increased 39.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 271,118 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 267,267 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 262,249 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 248,349 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 243,254 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 237,484 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 232,176 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 226,832 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 230,781 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 223,131 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 215,683 | 3.3% |
| 2012 | 208,850 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 201,742 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 195,046 | - |
66.4% White with 180,082 White residents.
3.2% African American with 8,716 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 1,935 American Indian residents.
6.5% Asian with 17,638 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 92 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 964 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 14,164 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 47,527 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gilbert | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.2% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 31.0% | 19.0% |
Gilbert is 50.4% female with 136,651 female residents.
Gilbert is 49.6% male with 134,467 male residents.
| Gender | Gilbert | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Gilbert completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Gilbert completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Gilbert completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Gilbert completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Gilbert completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Gilbert completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Gilbert completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gilbert completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Gilbert completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gilbert | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.4% of households in Gilbert earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Gilbert earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Gilbert earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Gilbert earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Gilbert earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.5% of households in Gilbert earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Gilbert earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.8% of households in Gilbert earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.6% of households in Gilbert earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.4% of households in Gilbert earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gilbert | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.4% | 10.6% | 12.6% |