Gilbert, Arizona
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Gilbert.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Gilbert?
Gilbert planning snapshot: population 288,790, housing index 161 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $518,600, median rent $2,028, and income near $121,351. Expect 105°F summer highs, 47°F winter lows, and about 27-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 96.6 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 161U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $518,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,028U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $121,351U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 27 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 96.6per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 105°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Gilbert compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 288,790City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $121,351Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year55% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 161ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year61% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $518,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year71% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,028City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year50% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 27 min8% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 96.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)84% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1202.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)61% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 105°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals18.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 47°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 7.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals78% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 332As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals24% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Gilbert grew 37.9% from 209,493 in 2010 to 288,790 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Gilbert expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Gilbert's housing cost index is 161 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($518,600 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,028 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 161 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $518,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,028 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Gilbert?
Typical ownership costs center near $518,600, while median gross rent is about $2,028 a month. Against a median household income of $121,351, rent alone is roughly 20% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $518,600
- Median rent $2,028/month
- Median household income $121,351
What is the job market like in Gilbert?
County unemployment recently ran 4.7% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Gilbert is about $121,351 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $121,351
How long is the typical commute in Gilbert?
Average one-way commute time is about 27 minutes, with Walk Score near 28/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 27 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Gilbert safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 96.6 per 100k and property about 1202.6 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 96.6 per 100k
- Property 1202.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Gilbert?
Normals show summer highs near 105°F, winter lows near 47°F, about 7.2 inches of rain, and roughly 332 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 105°F
- Winter low 47°F
- 7.2 in rain · 332 sunny days
Desert heat and monsoon bursts define the outdoor calendar. Summer highs near 105°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Average one-way commute time is about 27 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 28/100. Labor-market readings near 4.7% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 96.6 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Gilbert, Arizona counts about 288,790 residents inside the city limits. With median income around $121,351 and a cost index of 161, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. A typical home near $518,600 and rents around $2,028 frame most shortlists.
Gilbert is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Gilbert with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Gilbert town, 1600000US0427400) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Maricopa County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023183 PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10