Gilbert AZ Real Estate |
| Founded in 1891 and incorporated in 1920, Gilbert is home to many wonderful schools, a flourishing business community and beautiful neighborhoods while maintaining a "small-town" atmosphere. Gilbert real estate is part of Maricopa County, Arizona. The largest employers in the city are the Gilbert Unified School District (with more than 5000 employees), the Town of Gilbert (with 1107 employees) and BH Drywall (a construction company, with 1100 employees). |
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Gilbert Demographics |
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2000 Census: 109,697 |
2000: $157,100 |
2000: $68,032 |
| ~ History of Gilbert Gilbert owes its beginning to the Arizona Eastern Railway. They wanted to build a railway between Florence and Phoenix. At that time, Gilbert real estate was just a parcel of land owned by William Gilbert (thus, the name). Gilbert was primarily farmland. In 1911, there was a boom in the city thanks to the Consolidated and Eastern Canals and the Roosevelt Dam construction. It was known as the "Hay Capital of the World" until the late 1920s. Since the 1970s, the population has exploded from 1,971 to 178,539. The once agriculturally dependent town became more of a suburb of Phoenix. Gilbert continues to diversify its economy to keep up with its phenomenal growth. |
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| ~ Education in Gilbert Gilbert Public Schools provides public education for the residents of Gilbert. The Gilbert public school system is comprised of 25 elementary schools, eight middle schools and eight high schools. There are also 13 charter schools (elementary, middle and high schools) and eight private schools for all ages. Gilbert also boasts a 98.3% graduation rate, the highest rate in all of Maricopa County. Higher education for residents of Gilbert is provided at the Chandler/Gilbert Community College. conveniently located in Chandler. They offer both day and night classes. Mesa Community College and Arizona State University Polytechnic are located in nearby Mesa, Arizona and offer more educational opportunities for the citizens of Gilbert. |
| ~ Fun Things to See and Do in Gilbert Gilbert is full of fun things to do, from the animal life at the Riparian Preserve to the Freestone Skate Park, the history of the town square to the outdoor enjoyment of the golf courses. I guarantee you will not be bored here! |
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