Neighborhoods · Phoenix Metro, AZ
Gilbert
A farming town turned top-ranked suburb, anchored by a walkable Heritage District.
~291,700
Population
$590K
Median Home Price
+2.6% over the last 12 months
36
Median Age
$122,551
Avg. Household Income
1920
Incorporated
~72 sq mi
Land Area
Living in Gilbert
Gilbert grew up around a rail siding on land donated by William 'Bobby' Gilbert in the early 1900s, and stayed an agricultural town, known as the 'Hay Capital of the World' from 1911 into the late 1920s, for most of the 20th century. That farming history is still visible in the Heritage District's early-1900s buildings, several of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since the 1990s, Gilbert has been one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Phoenix metro, filling in with master-planned communities while keeping downtown's Heritage District as a walkable core of 30-plus restaurants, boutiques, and a working historical museum. It regularly ranks among the highest-rated large suburbs in Arizona for schools and safety.
Heritage District
Downtown Gilbert's walkable core mixes early-1900s buildings with more than 30 restaurants, bars, and boutique shops.
Family & Schools
Gilbert Public Schools consistently rank among the top districts in Arizona, a major draw for families relocating to the East Valley.
Master-Planned Communities
Large planned neighborhoods like Power Ranch and Val Vista Lakes come with their own parks, lakes, and community centers.
Golf
2 courses in the area, all within a short drive of each other.
Where to Eat
A handful of standout tables in and around Gilbert.
Liberty Market
All-day gathering spot in the Heritage District since 1935: wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, and a full bar.
Joe's Real BBQ
Pecan-wood smoked barbecue with a dozen scratch-made sides, a Heritage District institution.
Barrio Queen
Authentic Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails in downtown Gilbert.
Schools
Zoned to Gilbert Public Schools, with a cluster of top-rated private options nearby. Fair housing law means I can't offer an opinion on school quality, always confirm boundaries with the district and check independent ratings below.
Neely Traditional Academy
PublicK-6, traditional curriculum, ranked #4 elementary school in Arizona
Gilbert Classical Academy
PublicChoice 7-12 school, ranked among the top high schools in the state
Campo Verde High School
PublicComprehensive 9-12, AP School Honor Roll
Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School
PrivateEarly Childhood-8, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Dig Into the Data
Independent, third-party sources for the numbers that matter before you buy.
GreatSchools.org
Independent ratings and reviews for every school zoned to this area.
Niche.com
Crime, demographics, and resident-reported livability scores.
Walk Score
Walkability, bikeability, and transit access by address.
Crime Data & Transparency Hub
Official crime data and reporting from the Gilbert Police Department.
Homes for Sale in Gilbert
Active and recently sold homes in Gilbert, pulled from the map above.
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