Communities and Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert is a town nestled in Maricopa County, and although it is large and is growing at a rapid rate, Gilbert is still classified as a town rather than a city. It has the highest population of any area incorporated as a town in the entire United States and in the year 2000 census the town contained more than 100,000 residents. Gilbert is also the fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona of any size.

What is most surprising about a town this size is that there have been few life-threatening dangers in the city. According to the FBI database, Gilbert was the largest 'city' in 2005 with zero murders. While this might mean that you don't have to be as careful when choosing a neighborhood for your family, you should definitely still put as much thought into it as possible. You don't want to fall in love with a home online to find out when you go to visit that it's right beside a factory with a loud strapping system that runs day and night!