Living in Gilbert, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilbert · Census data 2020–2024
Gilbert has 280,262 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $122,551 (53% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $575,100, the median rent is $2,110/month.
Gilbert at a glance
- Population
- 280,262
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $122,551State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $575,100State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,110/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gilbert a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Gilbert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilbert the median home value is $575,100, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,110 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.
Gilbert median household income
The median household income in Gilbert is $122,551 and the income per person is $52,085. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Gilbert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100,336
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.90
Gilbert demographics
- Population
- 280,262
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 96,363
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilbert ›
Education in Gilbert
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Gilbert have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilbert
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Gilbert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Chandler | 280,136 | $108,095 | $507,800 | $1,902 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| Sun Lakes | 13,924 | $67,853 | $455,200 | $1,938 |
| Goodyear Village | 590 | $74,423 | $287,500 | $614 |
| Tempe | 188,065 | $79,663 | $455,400 | $1,743 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| Guadalupe | 5,272 | $51,354 | $271,300 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Gilbert, AZ?
The median household income in Gilbert is $122,551, 53% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilbert?
The median home value in Gilbert is $575,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Gilbert?
The median gross rent in Gilbert is $2,110 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Gilbert, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Gilbert?
The median age in Gilbert is 36.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Gilbert?
The average commute to work in Gilbert is 26 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilbert?
The unemployment rate in Gilbert is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilbert?
48.2% of adults in Gilbert have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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