Make Your Move
Consider Gilbert for
play, work, and home
With its small-town warmth paired with big-city offerings, it’s easy to see how Gilbert captures the hearts and imaginations of many visitors. Considering making the transition from looker to local? Below we’ve spelled out some reasons and resources to help get you off the fence and make the decision—and the move—a breeze.
With more than 250,000 residents, Gilbert is consistently rated among the top places to live in the country. In 2020, Gilbert took spot 46 in Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” ranking of more than 1,800 US cities. Lucky for you, housing options abound in Gilbert, whether you are looking for an urban condo or apartment, a first-time home, or larger executive digs with a spacious lot.
Almost 300 sunny days per year and a yearly average of zero inches of snow mean it’s always a good time to get out and about in Gilbert. Humidity is forever low, making warm summer days feel less so. Soon you can cool off at The Strand @ Gilbert, a 25-acre, resort-like water park anticipated to open in 2024.
Studies show that participating in leisure activities can lead to greater overall health and happiness. Plan to up your quotient of both in Gilbert with biking, golfing, swimming, and more. If you prefer a slower pace, Gilbert offers opportunities for enjoying local theater and music, or try your hand at meditation, painting, and other artistic pursuits. Bonus: Leisure activities can be a great way for newcomers to make new friends.
From small businesses looking to grow to corporate headquarters settling in, Gilbert enjoys a reputation for supporting its myriad business partners. What’s more, Gilbert is a booming “Zoom town,” ranked in 2021 by RetailMeNot as the top spot in the nation for remote workers. Visit gilbertaz.gov/business for a comprehensive list of business resources.
Recently rated the “4th Best School District in America” by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, the well-funded Gilbert Public Schools District boasts almost a dozen A+ Schools of Excellence. Gilbert also offers higher education through Park University and the University of Arizona.
From libraries to post offices, hospitals to police departments, find out how and where to get things done at the town of Gilbert’s Local Resources page.
You’ll find lots of recreational opportunities in Gilbert, from the Heritage District, with its fresh and friendly Saturday morning Gilbert Farmers Market and plethora of restaurants, to churches, parks, galleries, shops, historic buildings and museums, and more.
