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Introduction to Gilbert, Arizona
Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert is a large town in central Arizona, located approximately 24 miles southeast of Phoenix. Other nearby cities include Mesa (approximately 15 minutes to the north) and Tempe (approximately 20 minutes to the northwest). The town’s population has skyrocketed from under 2,000 in 1970 to over 156,000 according to a 2004 census estimate.
Known during much of the early 20th century as the “Hay Capital of the World”, Gilbert was primarily an agricultural community until recent years. Concurrent with the town’s population growth, Gilbert has developed and transitioned rapidly to its present status as a modern suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Gilbert Arts and Culture
Gilbert is home to an annual “Gilbert Days” celebration in late November, a three-day festival in observance of the full paving of Gilbert Road through the town. Additional things to do in and around Gilbert include:
Included among the recreational facilities in Gilbert are two municipal swimming pools, two community centers, a recreation center, and 14 parks, one of which is a dedicated skateboard park.
For sports fans, there are many attractions within a short driving distance:
Nearby Tempe, Arizona is also home to both the NCAA College Football Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl.
Gilbert strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Gilbert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Gilbert Hotels & Travel Gilbert hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Gilbert Mortgage Gilbert property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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