City of Gilbert
Statistics & Facts
The population of Gilbert is approximately 109,697 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 37,007 (2000).
Gilbert elevation is 1,273 feet above sea level.
Gilbert median income is .$68,032 (2000).
The Gilbert median home price is $188,400 (2002).
Location
Gilbert location: eight miles southeast of Phoenix and directly south of Mesa.
Climate & Weather
The climate for Gilbert is enjoyable. There are an average of 310 days of sunshine each year. The dry climate averages 33% humidity each year.
The weather in Gilbert is warm and sunny during the day and cool at night.
Gilbert average annual rainfall is 7.66 inches per year
The average low temperature is 63.1 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 86.9 degrees F.
History
Gilbert is a young, affluent community in central Arizona. Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert is a relatively new community that has seen tremendous growth during the past two decades. The 2003 Gilbert Community Profile provides a broad overview of this growing town and metropolitan area, including demo-graphics, business resources, and community resources. It is an excellent reference for businesses and residents alike.
In 1902, the Arizona Eastern Railway asked for donations of right of way in order to establish a rail line between Phoenix and Florence. A rail siding was established on property owned by William "Bobby" Gilbert. The siding, and the town that sprung up around it, eventually became known as Gilbert. Gilbert was a prime farming community, fueled by the construction of the Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals in 1911. It remained an agriculture town for many years, and was known as the "Hay Capital of the World" until the late 1920s. Gilbert began to take its current shape during the 1970s when the Town Council approved a strip annexation that encompassed 53 square miles of county land. Although the population was only 1,971 in 1970 the Council realized that Gilbert would eventually grow and develop much like the neighboring communities of Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler. This proved to be a farsighted decision as Gilbert positioned itself for growth in the 1980s and beyond. (Source: http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/econdev/profile/history.cfm)
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