Gilbert, AZ
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Living in Gilbert, Arizona

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. Here's a snapshot of Gilbert based on the most recently available data.

280,262 Population
$572,507 Median home value
$122,551 Median income
129 Cost of living +29% vs US
$2,110 Median rent
3.5% Unemployment
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Gilbert SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 9/10
Commute 6/10

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.

3,054
Total Crimes
-48.07%
Below National Average
Gilbert
US

Crime In Gilbert Comparison Table

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
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 129 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 $572,507.

  • The median income in Gilbert is $122,551.

129
Gilbert's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Gilbert
US

Cost Of Living In Gilbert Comparison Table

Living Expense Gilbert Arizona National Average
Overall 129 100 100
Services 105 99 100
Groceries 101 99 100
Health 182 97 100
Housing 107 104 100
Transportation 111 113 100
Utilities 108 104 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Gilbert, AZ Weather

  • 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.

StatGilbert
Average Annual High85.8
Average Annual Low58.1
Annual Precipitation Days20.6
Average Annual Precipitation9.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
85.8°
Average High
20.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Gilbert, AZ Photos

Gilbert Gilbert Heritage District As Viewed From Gilbert Rd
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Gilbert Gilbert Water Tower
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Gilbert Gilberts First Jail House
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Gilbert Tone Building
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Gilbert Liberty Market
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Gilbert Creed Building
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Gilbert Attaway Phelps Blakely Building
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Gilbert Bank Of Gilbert
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Gilbert Clares Metal Shop
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1 Reviews & Comments About Gilbert

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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.

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Gilbert Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Gilbert

The current population in Gilbert is 280,262. The population has increased 43.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 280,262 3.4%
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 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gilbert

White 65.6% (183,737)
African American 3.2% (9,079)
American Indian 0.7% (1,970)
Asian 6.7% (18,661)
Hawaiian 0.0% (94)
Other 0.5% (1,393)
Two Or More 5.4% (15,066)
Hispanic 17.9% (50,262)
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Gilbert is:

  • 65.6% White with 183,737 White residents.

  • 3.2% African American with 9,079 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 1,970 American Indian residents.

  • 6.7% Asian with 18,661 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 94 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,393 Other residents.

  • 5.4% Two Or More with 15,066 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.9% Hispanic with 50,262 Hispanic residents.

Race Gilbert AZ USA
White 65.6% 52.6% 57.4%
African American 3.2% 4.4% 11.9%
American Indian 0.7% 3.2% 0.5%
Asian 6.7% 3.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.4% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 17.9% 31.4% 19.3%

Gender in Gilbert

Female 50.1% (140,448)
Male 49.9% (139,814)
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  • Gilbert is 50.1% female with 140,448 female residents.

  • Gilbert is 49.9% male with 139,814 male residents.

Gender Gilbert AZ USA
Female 50.1% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilbert for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (5,605)
9-12th Grade 2.0% (5,605)
High School / GED 16.0% (44,841)
Some College 21.0% (58,855)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (30,828)
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% (84,078)
Master's Degree 13.0% (36,434)
Professional Degree 3.0% (8,407)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (5,605)
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  • 2.0% 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.

  • 21.0% of adults in Gilbert completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Gilbert completed associate's degree.

  • 30.0% of adults in Gilbert completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Gilbert completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Gilbert completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Gilbert completed doctorate degree.

Education Gilbert AZ USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 23.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% 20.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Gilbert, Arizona

Less than $10,000 2.5% (689,290)
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% (320,796)
$15,000 to $24,999 2.1% (577,317)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.0% (839,072)
$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% (1,646,444)
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% (3,101,806)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% (3,524,397)
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% (6,496,780)
$150,000 to $199,999 15.7% (4,408,841)
$200,000 or more 22.9% (6,421,452)
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  • 2.5% 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.

  • 3.0% of households in Gilbert earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Gilbert earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Gilbert earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Gilbert earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Gilbert earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Gilbert earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 22.9% of households in Gilbert earn $200,000 or more.

Income Gilbert AZ USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 5.0% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 2.7% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.1% 5.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.0% 6.6% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% 10.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% 16.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% 18.4% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.7% 9.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 22.9% 11.6% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)