Gilbert is a small town of 1,185 in Iowa, with a median household income of $105,000
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gilbert stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gilbert is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gilbert city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Gilbert's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gilbert costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gilbert, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$257,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$918
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$105,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gilbert's violent crime rate is 118.4 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.4 /100k
Property Crime
1179.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gilbert is served primarily by Gilbert Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gilbert, IA
National Avg
School District
Gilbert Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gilbert sees average highs of 28.7°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Gilbert's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gilbert roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $257,200 and median rent is $918/month.
Gilbert's violent crime rate is 118.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1179.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gilbert are operated by Gilbert Comm School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gilbert, IA has a population of 1,185, a median household income of $105,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gilbert averages 28.7°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gilbert, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50105.
The population of Gilbert, Iowa is 1,185 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gilbert: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $257,200, median household income $105,000, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilbert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
