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Gilbert

  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 3 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
    Gilbert is a town in Iowa with a population of 955. Gilbert is in Story County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Gilbert offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Gilbert and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gilbert are highly rated.
    Population
    955
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $194,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $690
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Gilbert

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,375
    National
    $55,322
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      Gilbert Reviews

      3 reviews
      Gilbert is a small farm town right outside of Ames, Iowa. It has a gas station and a post office and a school system but not much else. It is surrounded by beautiful farm land and has gorgeous sunsets.
      • Feb 7 2018
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      Gilbert is small town that is growing towards Ames in Iowa. The people are very friendly and school district is great for educating children in the community. Many families are graduates of the school district and stay around to reinvest into the next generation.
      • Apr 14 2017
      • Overall Experience
      Local businesses are great! They know their stuff and are very good at what they do.
      • Jan 7 2015
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