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Gilbert

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Story County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 3 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Gilbert is a town in Iowa with a population of 1,197. 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
    1,197

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $673
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Gilbert Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    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
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      19%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    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
      • Overall Experience
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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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