Gilbert, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Gilbert, Arizona Summary

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 267,267.

  • The median home value in Gilbert is $566,231.

  • The median income in Gilbert is $115,179.

  • The cost of living in Gilbert is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Gilbert is $1,839.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilbert is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilbert is 5.5%.

  • The average high in Gilbert is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

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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
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Gilbert, AZ Crime Report

Crime in Gilbert summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gilbert. Key points include:

  • There were 3,141 total crimes in Gilbert in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 1,133.4 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 116.6 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilbert is 1,016.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Gilbert is -51.23% below the national average.

3,141
Total Crimes
-51.23%
Below National Average

Crime In Gilbert Comparison Table

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

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 112 with 100 being average.

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

  • The median home value in Gilbert is $566,231.

  • The median income in Gilbert is $115,179.

112
Gilbert's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Gilbert Comparison Table

Living Expense Gilbert Arizona National Average
Overall 112 107 100
Services 94 102 100
Groceries 100 101 100
Health 95 94 100
Housing 143 121 100
Transportation 108 105 100
Utilities 105 97 100

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

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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Overall User Rating
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/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-05 00:58:23.558173

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 267,267. The population has increased 37.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 267,267 12.5%
2021 237,484 2.3%
2020 232,176 2.4%
2019 226,832 -1.7%
2018 230,781 3.4%
2017 223,131 3.5%
2016 215,683 3.3%
2015 208,850 3.5%
2014 201,742 3.4%
2013 195,046 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gilbert

White
67.1% (179,398)
African American
3.8% (10,206)
American Indian
0.5% (1,365)
Asian
6.0% (16,001)
Hawaiian
0.1% (158)
Other
0.4% (951)
Two Or More
4.6% (12,272)
Hispanic
17.6% (46,916)

Gilbert is:

  • 67.1% White with 179,398 White residents.

  • 3.8% African American with 10,206 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 1,365 American Indian residents.

  • 6.0% Asian with 16,001 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 158 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 951 Other residents.

  • 4.6% Two Or More with 12,272 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.6% Hispanic with 46,916 Hispanic residents.

Race Gilbert AZ USA
White 67.1% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 3.8% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 6.0% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 17.6% 32.0% 18.7%

Gender in Gilbert

Female
50.5% (135,008)
Male
49.5% (132,259)
  • Gilbert is 50.5% female with 135,008 female residents.

  • Gilbert is 49.5% male with 132,259 male residents.

Gender Gilbert AZ USA
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilbert for adults over 25

  • 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.

  • 23.0% 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.

  • 12.0% 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.

< 9th Grade
1.0% (2,672)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (5,345)
High School / GED
16.0% (42,762)
Some College
23.0% (61,471)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (29,399)
Bachelor's Degree
31.0% (82,852)
Master's Degree
12.0% (32,072)
Professional Degree
2.0% (5,345)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (5,345)
Education Gilbert AZ USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Gilbert, Arizona

  • 2.7% of households in Gilbert earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.1% of households in Gilbert earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Gilbert earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Gilbert earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Gilbert earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Gilbert earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Gilbert earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 24.0% of households in Gilbert earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Gilbert earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Gilbert earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.7% (718,343)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.1% (306,635)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.0% (546,083)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.5% (925,529)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.6% (1,751,905)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.6% (3,363,220)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (3,509,731)
$100,000 to $149,999
24.0% (6,412,407)
$150,000 to $199,999
15.5% (4,129,809)
$200,000 or more
18.9% (5,063,034)
Income Gilbert AZ USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.0% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.6% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 24.0% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.5% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.9% 9.2% 11.4%

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