About the Gilbert Area

If you want to get someone who was born in Gilbert talking, ask them about how much growth there’s been in the past 20 years.

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In 1970 there were less than 2,000 residents in Gilbert, and it seemed more common to see horses on the road than cars.  But after explosive growth in the 1990’s, Gilbert is now home to more than 165,000 people and is welcoming a thousand more each month!

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The new San Tan Freeway (202) is helping Gilbert continue growing.  In fact, Gilbert will more than double its inventory of retail space in just the next two years!

Gilbert’s gone from a ranch and farm town, to an upscale suburban community with a young, vibrant population.  Gilbert’s average age is 30.1 years old and its average income is over $68,000.

Students in Gilbert are served by the nationally recognized Gilbert Public Schools.  There are four large high schools and six junior high schools, as well as dozens of elementary schools.  Some students in Gilbert are served by schools in Chandler and Higley.

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With 310 sunny days a year and only seven inches of rainfall annually, it’s no wonder so many are making Gilbert their home.