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If you are considering a move to Gilbert, Arizona, you are not alone. Over the past decade, Gilbert has transformed from a quiet agricultural town into one of the most desirable suburbs in the Phoenix metro area. Known for its family friendly communities, strong schools, growing economy, and high quality of life, Gilbert continues to attract buyers from across the country, especially from California, Washington, and other high cost states.

This guide covers everything you need to know about moving to Gilbert in 2025 and beyond, including housing, lifestyle, schools, amenities, commute times, and the local real estate market.



Location and Lifestyle
Gilbert is located about 22 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix and is part of the East Valley, along with Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and Tempe. The town offers a suburban feel while still providing easy access to major job centers, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Gilbert consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Arizona due to its safety, cleanliness, and strong sense of community.

Housing and Neighborhoods
Gilbert offers a wide range of housing options, from established neighborhoods with mature landscaping to brand new construction with modern layouts and energy efficient features. Buyers can find single family homes, townhomes, and master planned communities designed for a variety of lifestyles.

Popular areas include Serrano, Higley Groves, Power Ranch, and newer communities throughout northern and southeastern Gilbert. New construction remains a strong option for buyers who want updated designs, smart home features, and builder incentives.

Schools and Education
One of Gilbert’s biggest draws is its school system. The area is served by well regarded school districts such as Gilbert Unified and Higley Unified. Families often choose Gilbert specifically for its academic performance, extracurricular programs, and overall school quality. Charter and private school options are also available nearby.

Community Amenities
Gilbert is known for its strong community culture. Downtown Gilbert is a major highlight, offering local restaurants, shops, coffee spots, breweries, and year round events. Parks, trails, splash pads, and recreational facilities are spread throughout the town, making it easy to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.

Residents enjoy farmers markets, festivals, holiday events, and community gatherings that make it easy to feel connected and at home.



Employment and Commute
Gilbert’s location makes it ideal for professionals working in Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix. Major industries include healthcare, education, technology, finance, and manufacturing. Freeways such as Loop 202 and US 60 provide convenient access to surrounding cities.

Cost of Living and Taxes
While Gilbert is one of the more desirable suburbs in the Phoenix metro area, it remains more affordable than many coastal cities. Housing costs are higher than some nearby areas, but many buyers feel the schools, safety, and amenities justify the price.
Arizona also offers relatively low property taxes and does not tax Social Security benefits, which appeals to retirees and long term homeowners.

Weather and Climate
Gilbert experiences hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures can be intense, but most homes are built with air conditioning, pools, and shaded outdoor spaces. Winters are warm and sunny, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities year round. Monsoon season brings brief storms, wind, and dramatic sunsets during the summer months.

Final Thoughts
Gilbert offers a balanced lifestyle with strong long term value. Whether you are relocating from out of state, buying your first home, upgrading to a larger space, or considering new construction, Gilbert continues to be one of Arizona’s top choices.
Working with a local real estate expert can help you navigate neighborhoods, understand the market, and make confident decisions as you plan your move.

Alejandra Paladino
Arizona REALTOR
eXp Realty
Phone 480 382 0519
Email alejandra@azalejandra.com
Website azalejandra.com
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What my clients are saying  

We LOVED working with Alejandra! She was recommended to us by our friends who had just purchased their first home. They spoke so highly of her and we completely understand why. She is so friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She will go in and ask all the right questions as well as make appropriate follow ups to ensure everything's on schedule. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients from capturing the special closing moment to gifting a holiday photo session us. We thought that was extremely thoughtful. Thank you Alejandra for making our home buying process so great!

 

~ Tania Contreras

Working with Alejandra has been an absolute delight! As first-time home buyers, my partner and I were filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness about the process, but Alejandra quickly put our minds at ease with her exceptional guidance and expertise Thanks to Alejandra's expertise and support, we not only found the perfect home but also enjoyed a stress-free experience along the way. We cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in search of a dedicated, knowledgeable, and reliable realtor. Working with Alejandra has truly been a five-star experience from start to finish, and we are immensely grateful for her guidance and assistance.

 

~ Jessica Clark

Best realtor hands down! I would recommend her 100% over for the following reasons: 1. Patience: Alejandra is a very calm and collected person. She will support and help when needed. 2. Knowledge: Her expertise in the market world is impressive. 3. Honest: No matter what the scenario is, she's very honest with real world experiences and answers questions truthfully. 4. Personality: She is a well rounded person. Constantly smiling and looking at the world in a positive manner. Her laugh is contagious. 5. Hard working/Organized: No matter the day and time she is very responsive. No joke. I've messaged her early before work or late after work and weekends. 6. Creativity: She enhances your new home purchasing experience by setting up photo AND video shoots. ?? I can go on and on and on but the hot reasons above is why I knew she was the best realtor for me. I'm glad she's in my life and she's made my home buying experience one of the best there is. ??

 

~ Angelica Davis

Alejandra was so amazing through the whole process of helping me sell my house . She made things smooth for me and took care of my family and for that I am forever grateful. If you are needing an amazing realtor she won’t let you down ! Thanks again Alejandra

 

~ Jennifer Toma

If we could give Alejandra 6 stars, we would! She is very sweet, patient, and amazing at what she does. Her and Tima are literally the definition of a dream team. They both made the entire purchase process, seamless. If you were contemplating whether or not to chose her as your Realtor, take this as a sign and do it!

 

~ Alejandra Mancinas-Pacheco

I’ve found Alejandra on Instagram and I am glad I did!. she’s very professional, very educational throughout the process, She provided with a homebuying guide, which I thought it was very thoughtful. Totally someone you can trust on with your homebuying process! Thank you, Alejandra??

 

~ L.B.

If we could give Alejandra 6 stars, we would! She is very sweet, patient, and amazing at what she does. Her and Tima are literally the definition of a dream team. They both made the entire purchase process, seamless. If you were contemplating whether or not to chose her as your Realtor, take this as a sign and do it!

 

~ Alejandra M-P.

Alejandra is the best! We initially discovered her Instagram page that led us to her YouTube page. Both accounts provide a ton of info, which helped us make informed decisions. Alejandra made our Arizona relocation to purchase our first home a memorable and smooth experience. She is knowledgeable, personable and caring. We highly recommend Alejandra as a real estate professional!

 

~ John T.

Thank you Alejandra for all your assistance in finding me a home. You made the process stress free and I truly enjoyed working with you.

 

~ Edgar R.

If you are looking for a reliable realtor look no further!!! Alejandra Paladino is amazing!!! She is very efficient, prompt, patient, honest, and dependable. I am very much pleased for all the help she did on my house-hunting journey up to the processing of documentation. I would recommend her.

 

~ Lane

We highly recommend Alejandra. She was able to find us a home in one month during this crazy market. The timing of the home being ready worked out perfectly for our move. She was extremely helpful with our situation since we were moving to Phoenix from out of state. Her positivity and passion will be to your advantage when finding a home in Phoenix!

 

~ Paige V.

Alejandra did a great job finding us a home in a hot and difficult market. She was very thorough and attentive to our needs and jumped through many hoops to make this happen. We appreciate all the hard work she put in to securing our home for us.

 

~ Ryan J.

Alejandra is amazing, she will go beyond measure to make sure all your requests met. I recommend her 100% all of the time all the time. I'm very very hard to please she was kind and courteous not matter how difficulty I may have been. The home we purchased was by lottery only, we could attend so she went for us. Stood in line, in the Arizona heat with a 100 people in order for us to a chance at our beautiful new home. She is the best!!!! Betty and Ty

 

~ Betty M.

Working with Alejandra this past year has been a wonderful blessing! She help guide us in finding our new home and helping us through the build of it; and when we were needing to sell our home in Tempe she was on top of everything assisting through every turn and twist. She was fun, professional, and exuberant With her love of assisting people to meet their dreams! I would recommend Alejandra 100% to all that need to find a home and or sell a home.

 

~ Elaine C.

My husband and I purchased a home in 2019 and quickly learned it was not the right location for our family. I found Alejandra through Instagram a few months ago and she was so prompt with her response and eagerness to help us get to where we needed to be. She was patient, kind and understanding. She knew exactly how to guide us during our sale, house hunt & escrow. The whole process went extremely smooth with her constant follow up and attention to detail. I would recommend using Alejandra for all of your real estate needs. Hands down the most professional agent I have ever come across since moving to Arizona.

 

~ Megan M.

Alejandra is amazing! As a first time homebuyer she made it so easy, stress free and an overall great experience! She was so flexible and even delivered the keys to my house later in the evening so I didn't have to wait. I would definitely recommend her and if I ever do this process again, she will be my go to!

 

~ Sydney E.

As a first time home buyer, we had a lot of questions and Alejandra made our process of searching & purchasing a house a breeze! She is GREAT at communicating and is always quick to respond to any questions and concerns we had. Her work ethic is impressive and we can tell she prioritize her job. She did a great job at getting the seller to cover closing costs and repair all our requests. We are so thankful for having an amazing realtor and hope you consider her! We are closing on a house with her tomorrow and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor.

 

~ Julia V.

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