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Gilberts, Illinois, in Kane county, is 6 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Gilberts has a population of 1,279.
In Gilberts, about 72% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Gilberts. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there.
In 2000, Gilberts had a median family income of $92,433. Gilberts is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Gilberts isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Gilberts residents, with $750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Gilberts, 95% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Gilberts has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Gilberts, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Gilberts strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Gilberts to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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