Gilbert is a young, affluent community in central Arizona. Gilbert is a relatively new community that has seen tremendous growth during the past two decades. The 2002 Gilbert Community Profile provides a broad overview of this growing town and metropolitan area, including demographics, business resources and community resources.

Gilbert is the ninth fastest growing community in the nation. The town has met the many challenges of preserving the small town atmosphere while promoting high-tech industry and progressive planning for the future.

Gilbert is proud of a lifestyle which focuses on raising a family, quality education, leisure activities, and a booming business community.

The town has successfully woven its agricultural heritage into a diverse economic tapestry that now includes strong retail and manufacturing sectors. This has resulted in the highest median household income in the area. The average age of Gilbert's residents is 29 years.

Insulated from the frantic pace of metropolitan Phoenix, Gilbert offers many amenities. A village concept of planned communities includes parks, equestrian trails, fishing, boating and local business services, all within walking distance. Gated communities, as well as equestrian properties are available in Gilbert.

Gilbert's frontier heritage is celebrated every November with one of the ten largest rodeo's in the country. The town's western origins are evident daily as residents take their horses out for brisk morning rides. The town was named after an early homesteader, William M. Gilbert and established in 1904.

Gilbert Education -
You can learn more about the school districts in Gilbert by visiting the Town of Gilbert's Official Website.

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