Single Story Homes in Gilbert, AZ Provide a Retreat

One of the larger towns in Maricopa County at 43 square miles, Gilbert boasts a population of 207,550 as of 2007. Gilbert was named for William Gilbert, former owner of the property where the first local rail siding was built. At that time, the 1890’s, rail sidings often determined where towns would be located and the towns were usually named for the property owners.

Gilbert grew the fastest of any town or city in the state in the 1990’s. As recently as 30 years ago, Gilbert was a little-know town famous for hay if nothing else. It has experienced great population growth and has become a very nice town. Single story homes in Gilbert, AZ are very popular for their floorplans.

Median household income in 2007 was about $79,000. Church membership is varied and crime is relatively low for the metro area.

Gilbert schools are highly rated and well respected. Most of Gilbert is served by the Gilbert Unified School District, with some areas served by Chandler Unified School District, Mesa Public Schools, Queen Creek Unified School District, and Higley Unified School District.