Housing data for Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert, AZ has an estimated 280,262 residents and 100,336 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Maricopa County.
26.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,110 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+15.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 280,262 (±91)
- Housing units
- 100,336 (±1,357)
- Households that rent
- 26.9%
- Median gross rent
- $2,110
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +15.2%
What stands out in Gilbert
Homes built before 1980: 4.1% (±0.6 points) in Gilbert, lower than in Maricopa County (28.5%).
Median household income: $122,551 (±$3,414) in Gilbert, higher than in Maricopa County ($89,300).
Median home value: $575,100 (±$7,083) in Gilbert, higher than in Maricopa County ($452,800).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 12.6% (±1.1 points) in Gilbert, lower than in Maricopa County (20.7%).
- Age of homes in Gilbert
- Income and affordability in Gilbert
- Home values in Gilbert
- Types of homes in Gilbert
Housing in Gilbert at a glance
- Median rent: $2,110 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,977 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 46.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 26.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $122,551 median household income
- Home values: $575,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,174 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,417 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 12.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 81.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 4.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.1% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 54.5% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 25.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +15.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 28.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,740 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 85236)
Gilbert against Maricopa County, its state and the nation
| Gilbert | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 280,262 (±91) | 4,559,748 (exact) | 7,378,838 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 100,336 (±1,357) | 1,884,334 (±536) | 3,192,839 (±631) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 26.9% (±1.1 points) | 34.8% (±0.3 points) | 32.6% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,110 (±$37) | $1,708 (±$8) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $122,551 (±$3,414) | $89,300 (±$562) | $79,964 (±$407) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $575,100 (±$7,083) | $452,800 (±$1,398) | $394,500 (±$1,474) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,417 (±$34) | $1,983 (±$12) | $1,879 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 28.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.3% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) | 26.0 minutes (±0.2) | 25.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 96.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.1 years (±0.6) | 37.6 years (±0.2) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Gilbert covers 68.8 square miles of land, about 4,075 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Gilbert has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 243,254 (±61) | 280,262 (±91) | +15.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 82,092 (±699) | 100,336 (±1,357) | +22.2% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,518 (±$27) | $2,110 (±$37) | +39.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $328,700 (±$2,779) | $575,100 (±$7,083) | +75.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $96,857 (±$2,051) | $122,551 (±$3,414) | +26.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,780 (±$21) | $2,174 (±$32) | +22.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,966 (±$23) | $2,417 (±$34) | +22.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±1.0 points) | 26.9% (±1.1 points) | +0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% (±1.1 points) | 6.1% (±1.6 points) | +2.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Gilbert
In 2025, the Gilbert Police Department reported 117 violent and 878 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Maricopa County, the departments that report recorded 431 violent and 1,675 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Gilbert
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85236 | 100% | 0 | — | — | — |
| 85233 | 99% | 39,077 | $1,972 | $513,000 | $111,160 |
| 85234 | 98% | 51,283 | $1,964 | $550,900 | $121,102 |
| 85297 | 97% | 37,475 | $2,302 | $600,600 | $130,755 |
| 85296 | 96% | 53,076 | $2,227 | $561,400 | $118,982 |
| 85295 | 94% | 56,744 | $2,037 | $579,500 | $118,467 |
| 85298 | 84% | 44,114 | $2,785 | $652,400 | $156,425 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Gilbert
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 6.4 mi | $1,620 | $408,000 | 35.6% |
| Chandler | 6.6 mi | $1,902 | $507,800 | 35.0% |
| Queen Creek | 9.0 mi | $2,210 | $635,400 | 9.8% |
| Sun Lakes | 9.9 mi | $1,938 | $455,200 | 12.0% |
| Tempe | 12 mi | $1,743 | $455,400 | 57.7% |
| Apache Junction | 13 mi | $1,146 | $211,500 | 20.9% |
| Guadalupe | 13 mi | $872 | $271,300 | 38.9% |
| San Tan Valley | 14 mi | $2,085 | $410,100 | 17.8% |
Places in Arizona most like Gilbert
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | $1,956 | $471,300 | $103,319 | 22.3% |
| Peoria | $1,843 | $463,600 | $95,815 | 24.0% |
| Oro Valley | $1,669 | $475,700 | $107,117 | 23.6% |
| Fountain Hills | $1,890 | $622,900 | $112,654 | 15.6% |
| Chandler | $1,902 | $507,800 | $108,095 | 35.0% |
| Surprise | $2,033 | $435,100 | $96,711 | 20.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Arizona.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Gilbert, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,390 | $1,493 | $1,734 | $2,287 | $2,537 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Gilbert, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,350 | $62,950 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,700 | $111,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $112,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gilbert
What is the average rent in Gilbert, AZ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Gilbert is $2,110 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Gilbert?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Gilbert, AZ is $1,732 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Gilbert rent-burdened?
46.3% of renting households in Gilbert pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Gilbert?
Gilbert has an estimated 25,965 (±1,065) renting households, 26.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Gilbert?
The median household income in Gilbert is $122,551 (±$3,414) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Gilbert, AZ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $575,100 (±$7,083) for owner-occupied homes in Gilbert (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Gilbert growing?
In Gilbert, the number of residents went from 243,254 in 2015–2019 to 280,262 in 2020–2024 (+15.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Gilbert?
The ZIP codes that cover Gilbert are 85236, 85233, 85234, 85297, 85296, 85295, 85298.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbert town, Arizona
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Gilbert Police Department (ORI AZ0071100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Gilbert town, Arizona (place:27400, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .