Dining & food
Joe's Real BBQ
Gilbert
Joe's Real BBQ has been smoking pecan wood in a 1929 grocery building since 1998—the founding anchor of Gilbert's Heritage District.
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Neighborhood living guide
Gilbert
Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert is a polished master-planned suburb consistently ranked among America's safest, with top-rated schools and an abundance of parks and amenities. The charming Heritage District offers a walkable hub of local dining, while SanTan Village delivers open-air shopping nearby. Quieter and more car-oriented, it pairs everyday convenience with a calm, well-kept community feel.
60Walk
28Transit
58Bike
Safety
88/100
Cost of living
108
🚗
30 min to downtown
☀️
299 sunny days/yr
🌍 For overseas buyers
Property tax
~0.65%
Est. gross yield
~4.5%
Typical HOA
$80–120/mo
- •Non-resident buyers can finance with ~30–40% down through portfolio lenders; cash purchases are common and quickest.
- •Full-service property management typically runs 8–10% of monthly rent.
- •Buying US property does not grant residency or a visa.
Schools
- Gilbert Classical Academy10/10
- Patterson Elementary8/10
- Highland High8/10
Community
- Median age
- 34
- Median income
- $105,000
- Median home price
- $560,000
- Summer high
- 106°F
- Winter high
- 66°F
What's nearby
Dining
Heritage District
Shopping
SanTan Village
Parks & outdoors
Riparian Preserve
Healthcare
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Lifestyle highlights
- ✓Consistently ranked among America's safest
- ✓Top-rated schools and abundant parks
- ✓Heritage District dining and SanTan Village
- ✓Master-planned, amenity-rich suburb
Homes in Gilbert
Nearby dining & attractions
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Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Gilbert
Nearly 300 bird species thrive around Gilbert's reclaimed-water ponds—dawn walks on the floating boardwalk feel worlds away from suburbia.
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Arts & culture
Gilbert Heritage District
Gilbert
Clustered around Gilbert's iconic 1920s water tower, this revitalized downtown district now pulses with acclaimed restaurants and lively patios—a essential stop for East Valley dining.
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Dining & food
1912 Lounge at Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort
1 N. San Marcos Place, Chandler
Settle into 1912 Lounge at the Crowne Plaza for craft cocktails and elevated snacking in a resort setting designed for unwinding.
Dining & food
Four Peaks Brewing Company
Tempe
Arizona's flagship craft brewery flows from a century-old Tempe creamery, where the Kilt Lifter Scottish ale tastes even better against walls steeped in malt-scented history.
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Dining & food
It’s All Greek to Me Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe
It's All Greek to Me brings the Aegean to Tempe Marketplace with towering gyros and a modern spin on timeless Mediterranean flavors.
Frequently asked questions
What is it like to live in Gilbert?
Gilbert is a polished master-planned suburb consistently ranked among America's safest, with top-rated schools and an abundance of parks and amenities. The charming Heritage District offers a walkable hub of local dining, while SanTan Village delivers open-air shopping nearby. Quieter and more car-oriented, it pairs everyday convenience with a calm, well-kept community feel.
How walkable is Gilbert?
Gilbert has a Walk Score of 38, making it car-dependent, where most errands require a car.
What are the best-rated schools in Gilbert?
Top-rated schools include Gilbert Classical Academy (10/10), Patterson Elementary (8/10), Highland High (8/10) (GreatSchools-style ratings out of 10).
What is the weather like in Gilbert?
Phoenix-metro sunshine year-round — about 299 sunny days a year. Summer highs average 106°F and winter highs about 66°F.
What are property taxes and rental yields in Gilbert?
Effective property tax is about 0.65% per year; estimated gross rental yield is around 4.5%; typical HOA: $80–120/mo.
What is the median home price in Gilbert?
The median home price is around $560,000; median household income is about $105,000.