Here's what it costs to live in Gilbert, Arizona, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,110 per month, while the typical home is valued around $575,100. Households earn a median of $122,551 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 32. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$122,551
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,110
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$575,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
280,262
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Census ACS
32.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
13
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,851
Per month
Avg Home Value
$428,633
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85142 | — | $1,980 | $444,000 |
| ZIP 85206 | — | $1,542 | $287,100 |
| ZIP 85209 | — | $1,653 | $327,700 |
| ZIP 85212 | — | $1,809 | $458,300 |
| ZIP 85225 | — | $1,508 | $343,600 |
| ZIP 85233 | — | $1,707 | $416,800 |
| ZIP 85234 | — | $1,733 | $441,300 |
| ZIP 85236 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 85249 | — | $2,172 | $539,300 |
| ZIP 85295 | — | $1,845 | $451,800 |
Showing top 10 of 13 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
95°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.7%
The cost of living index for Gilbert is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Gilbert is $2,110 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Gilbert is $122,551 per year.
The median home value in Gilbert is $575,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Gilbert has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
