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Gilbert, AZ

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Gilbert, AZ

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 52
Population271,118
Foreign Born3.1%
Population Density3,941people per mi²
Median Age35.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

178/100

78% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Gilbert, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $32k$61k
Comfortable $101k$148k
Luxury $174k+$270k+
Elite (Top 5%) $205k+$317k+
Affordability Ratio

82%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean67%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
38
Negative
40

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

3.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.7mi

Airport

PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International

14mi

Post Office

USPS — Phoenix, AZ

12.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 5.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.2 mi
Marina2Nearest 4.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 4.9 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$121k+5.4%
61% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$927k
41% above US avg
College Educated
47.5%
36% above US avg
WFH
23.6%
65% above US avg
Homeownership
73.9%
13% above US avg
Median Home
$519k
84% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 67% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+45.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Property Crime

5yr+45.9%
Burglary
1.63 / 1k Residents40% below US avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.73 / 1k Residents39% below US avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Gilbert, Arizona
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season343 days363 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.8"
Elevation1,237 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,941/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 107 mi · coast 155 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$2.2B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityGilbert268k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportPHX14 mi away
Distance to State Capital18 miPhoenix, AZ
Nearest Prison15 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-16T00:47:20.000Z

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