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Gilbert
  • Suburb of Phoenix, AZ

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Gilbert is a suburb of Phoenix with a population of 262,249. Gilbert is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Gilbert offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gilbert there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gilbert and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gilbert are highly rated.

About

About Gilbert...
Population
262,249

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$377,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,662
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Gilbert Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    78.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    26
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    140.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    863.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    57.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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