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!

Five new eateries coming to Heritage Marketplace this year!

• Clever Koi - an Asian restaurant currently with a Scottsdale address.
• Even Stevens - a sandwich shop with many locations in Utah,
• Farm & Craft - a healthy eatery featuring gluten and hormone free ingredients.
• Grubsteak -  a custom ordered build your own meal.
• Sushi Brokers - a well known restaurant in Scottsdale opening in Gilbert.

Also located across the street will be:

• Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row. Bentley is a country singer from Arizona.

LGE the design build company has announced that is a planned expansion south of the Heritage District which will call for more retail, entertainment and restaurants.  Dates have not yet been announced.

Nico Heirloom Kitchen has been up and running for the past two months and is turning out creative and delicious West coast inspired Italian cuisine. As a Gilbert resident and an avowed foodie I highly recommend that you all get down to The Heritage District and sample Chef Gio's fare!

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

• Population - 239,277
• Median Income - $81,485
• Unemployment rate - 4.7%(Phoenix metro)
• Median home listing price - $300,000
• Median monthly rent - $1,400
• Sales tax - 7.8%
• Average cost of groceries - $34.67

According to Gilbert economic development data 34% of the town's population have a median income of $105,000 and are

characterized as "boomburbs". The town of Gilbert has one of the highest median incomes in the state of Arizona.

Main Event coming to Gilbert!

Main Event Entertainment coming to Gilbert!

Main Event will be located south of the Top Golf facility on the corner of Greenfield

and Ray Road.

• 22 Bowling lanes
• Miniature golf course
• Laser Tag
• Rock climbing
• Pool tables
• Arcade
• Bocce courts
• Restaurant

Stay posted for further updates!

Gilbert folk festival returning this weekend.

After a two year hiatus the Gilbert folk festival will return showcasing 70 performers.
The venue will be across the Heritage District on 6 stages.
Admission is free and the festival will run from 8:00AM-4:00PM this Saturday,
February 20, 2016.
More information:  http://www.gilbertfolkfestival.com/

Sunset magazine article on Gilbert Arizona

February's issue of Sunset magazine has Gilbert Arizona placing as a runner up in the
Best suburbs category. The article  highlights the ever expanding Heritage District as well
as the home of Agritopia, a planned community.  Agritopia is currently home to Joe's Farm
Grill and the Coffee Shop. There are plans to expand the agrarian community with upscale apartments and a taco shop as well as spaces for unique retailers. On Wednesday evenings
there is a farmers market showcasing Agritopia grown produce as well as live music along
with food truck fare.
Agritopia trivia has 160 pastured eggs laid daily at the farm as well as 200 different crops
being grown over the course of a year.

Kudos to the Town of Gilbert for the well planned development of the downtown district
and to Joe at Agritopia for creating a planned community that brings a farm based lifestyle
to the suburbs.