Gilbert, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Gilbert, Arizona Summary

Life in Gilbert research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gilbert over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilbert:

  • The population in Gilbert is 262,249.

  • The median home value in Gilbert is $377,800.

  • The median income in Gilbert is $105,733.

  • The cost of living in Gilbert is 113 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Gilbert is $1,662.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilbert is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilbert is 5.4%.

Gilbert SnackAbility

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

Gilbert, AZ Crime Report

3,141
Total Crimes
1,133.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
-51.23%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Gilbert
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 3,141 1,133.4 2,712.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 323 116.6 484.8 369.8
Murder 2 0.7 6.9 6.3
Robbery 30 10.8 83.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 217 78.3 350.2 268.2
Property Crime 2,818 1,016.9 2,227.7 1,954.4
Burglary 276 99.6 330.0 269.8
Larceny 2,332 841.5 1,656.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 210 75.8 241.7 282.7

Gilbert, AZ Cost Of Living

113
Gilbert's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Gilbert Arizona National Average
Overall 113 107 100
Services 98 102 100
Groceries 97 101 100
Health 91 94 100
Housing 141 121 100
Transportation 105 105 100
Utilities 105 97 100

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Rankings for Gilbert in Arizona

Map Of Gilbert, AZ

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Population over time in Gilbert

Year Population % Change
2021 248,349 4.6%
2020 237,484 2.3%
2019 232,176 2.4%
2018 226,832 -1.7%
2017 230,781 3.4%
2016 223,131 3.5%
2015 215,683 3.3%
2014 208,850 3.5%
2013 201,742 3.4%
2012 195,046 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gilbert

White
68.6% (179,967)
African American
3.7% (9,755)
American Indian
0.5% (1,339)
Asian
5.5% (14,444)
Hawaiian
0.1% (149)
Other
0.2% (626)
Two Or More
4.2% (11,112)
Hispanic
17.1% (44,857)
Race Gilbert AZ USA
White 68.6% 53.4% 59.4%
African American 3.7% 4.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 3.6% 0.6%
Asian 5.5% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.2% 3.2%
Hispanic 17.1% 31.9% 18.4%

Gender in Gilbert

Female
50.7% (132,855)
Male
49.3% (129,394)
Gender Gilbert AZ USA
Female 50.7% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.3% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilbert for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (2,622)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (5,244)
High School / GED
16.0% (41,959)
Some College
23.0% (60,317)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (28,847)
Bachelor's Degree
31.0% (81,297)
Master's Degree
12.0% (31,469)
Professional Degree
2.0% (5,244)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (5,244)
Education Gilbert AZ USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Gilbert, Arizona

Less than $10,000
2.8% (724,819)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.2% (307,247)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.7% (695,162)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.1% (1,070,621)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.6% (1,986,730)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (3,775,647)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (3,720,485)
$100,000 to $149,999
24.1% (6,314,000)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.6% (3,578,427)
$200,000 or more
15.5% (4,051,755)
Income Gilbert AZ USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 5.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 3.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.7% 7.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.1% 8.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% 12.6% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 24.1% 16.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.6% 7.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 15.5% 7.4% 9.5%

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