Gilbert, Arizona Income Statistics
Gilbert Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Gilbert Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,991 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $79,061 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.5% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 22.4% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 22.8% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Gilbert is about 53% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Gilbert (4.5%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 22% of adults in Gilbert earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Gilbert, Arizona grew by 52.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $122,991 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.5% per year.
Gilbert has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2020, its income was 52% higher. The gap has narrowed from 58% in 2009 to 53% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Gilbert
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Households by income, 2024
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About 57,872 households (61.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 8.7% of households in Gilbert had an income under $35,000 and 38.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Gilbert has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (22.8% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (11.0% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,292 | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,085 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,991 | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,810 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,507 | 5.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,313 | 11.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11,945 | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21,750 | 23.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14,754 | 15.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 21,368 | 22.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 93,816 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 47,209 residents (22.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 25.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.1% of Gilbert residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 33.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Gilbert has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (22.4% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (7.6% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 27,642 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 19,286 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9,787 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15,994 | 7.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15,167 | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21,103 | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 31,321 | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22,877 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 47,209 | 22.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 210,385 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Gilbert
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.526 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $95,171 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $71,186 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 25.2% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Gilbert, it is 0.526, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 34% more than women's income in Gilbert, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 34% wage gap accumulates to roughly $839,475 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Gilbert, Arizona has narrowed from about 30% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $5,564 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 26.1% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 5,116 people are unemployed in Gilbert, Arizona.
The average commute time in Gilbert is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Gilbert, Arizona has fallen from 6.6% to 3.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.3% in 2023.
Gilbert has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2020, at 1.3 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Gilbert, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Gilbert, AZ is typical in size for this group, 272,475 residents against a local median of 269,220, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Gilbert, AZ apart most is income growth: 4.5%/yr, 26% below the local median of 6.0%/yr. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 3.4% against a local median of 4.3%, 20% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: unemployment runs ahead of the neighbourhood while income growth runs behind it, so Gilbert, AZ is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread 1.5%/yr on income growth, so Gilbert, AZ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Gilbert, AZ has the 4th highest income growth of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 272,475 | $122,991 #2/4 | 4.5%/yr #4/4 | 3.4% #1/4 | 0.526 #3/4 |
| Mesa, AZ | 504,945 | $81,616 | 6.4%/yr | 4.3% | 0.524 |
| Chandler, AZ | 269,220 | $109,499 | 4.9%/yr | 3.6% | 0.519 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 67,869 | $138,816 | 6.0%/yr | 4.5% | 0.537 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Gilbert, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it notably better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Gilbert, Arizona.
How Rich Is Gilbert, Arizona?
Gilbert has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $122,991, about 53% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Gilbert, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Gilbert, Arizona rose 52%, from $80,899 to $122,991. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +52% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Gilbert in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Gilbert, Arizona was $120,782, up 5% from $115,301 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Gilbert in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Gilbert, Arizona was $98,636. By 2024 it had risen 25% to $122,991.
Do many residents of Gilbert, Arizona earn over $100,000?
Yes. 22% of adults in Gilbert, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 23% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
Is unemployment high in Gilbert, Arizona?
Unemployment in Gilbert, Arizona is only 3.4%, well below the Arizona rate of 5.1%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Gilbert, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Gilbert is 0.526. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Gilbert, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Gilbert, Arizona has narrowed from about 30% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $5,564 since 2009.
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