Gilbert ranked # 1 out of 15 for best places to live if you are trying to save money.

1. Gilbert, Arizona

• Population: 239277
• Median Income:  $81.485
• Unemployment rate:  4.7% (Phoenix metro area)
• Median home listing price:  $300,000
• Median monthly rent:  $1400
• Average gas price: 1.497
• Average cost of groceries:  $34.67
• Sales tax:  7.8%

The town once called The Hay Capital of the World, Gilbert is now a booming

suburb of Phoenix with one of the highest median incomes in the state of Arizona.

In fact, nearly 34% of the population is characterized as "boomburbs" with a

median household income of $105,000, according to t

Town of Gilbert receives "Most playful city award for the 11th year in a row! 

     Playful City USA gives the honors to cities and town across the United States for putting the

needs of families first, thus giving kids the tools to learn, grow and develop important life skills.

These communities are changing ordinary places into playful spaces and using play as a solution to the challenges facing the residents.

     258 communities across the country have received this award for 2017.  All told these comm-

unities feature more than 14,000 safe and engaging play spaces serving more than 4 million kids.

    Way to Gilbert!