LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
The Gilbert House- a must try brunch spot in Gilbert, AZ
A local food Short shared by Life In Gilbert, Arizona with Hali Flickinger.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Gilbert
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
271,118
Median age 35.7
Median household income
$121,351
Median rent
$2,028/mo
Median home value
$518,600
Schools
82
17 districts
Summer high / winter low
106° / 38°
Pros
- Household incomes run 55% above the US median ($121,351).
- Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income.
- 74% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.46% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in January, November, December, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 71% more than the US median ($518,600).
- Hot summers: July highs average 106°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Gilbert?
Gilbert spans 7 zip codes. Median home values range from $468,600 to $598,300 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
#3074 Food Shorts: Fajitas! Pescado Borracho, Gilbert, AZ! 🍻 #shorts #fajitas #foodie
A local food Short shared by J Freezy Reviews (J Freezy Reviews).
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Is Gilbert a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 55% above the US median ($121,351). Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 71% more than the US median ($518,600). Hot summers: July highs average 106°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Gilbert?
The median household earns $121,351. Rent at the median ($2,028/month) is about 20% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $81,120 a year.
How many schools are in Gilbert?
82 public and private schools across 17 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Gilbert?
Highs average 106°F in July and lows 38°F in December. The most comfortable months are January, November, December.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.