Gilbert, Arizona
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Religion Rollup - 11/25/2007

The majority of religious people in Gilbert are actually Christians believe it or not. I thought for a long time that the majority belonged to the Mormons but was wrong. The Mormons have much smaller[more...]

Hot Summers Perfect Winters - 8/24/2007

Gilbert has a very hot 100+ summer from May thru September. Winters are perfect here with mild[more...]

Lack of Public Transportation - 6/6/2007

I love where I live. I love the neighborhood and the proximity to the things I need. However, I don't love the fact that my job is 20 miles away and it takes 45 minutes to get there. They are putting[more...]

Lack of Vision - 5/21/2007

Lived in Gilbert most of my life. Town government here is dominated by land owners and real estate developers with little or no vision for long range. Consequently, Gilbert has exploded from a tiny[more...]

High Schools - 4/4/2007

Gilbert HighSchools are the best in the state of Arizona. As far as the country I don't know where they rate but all of my 5 children seemed to do very well after leaving[more...]

Gilbert is ever-growing - 3/9/2007

While Gilbert may not boast the "urban" lifestyle presented by Phoenix/Scottsdale, it's an amazing place to live. Shopping and restaurants within minutes of every home. The town is clean, safe and[more...]

Lacking in culture - 7/12/2006

The Phoenix metro area is without culture. Obviously there is a huge mexican population, however, there is not much in the way of other cultures represented. There are outdoor activities such as[more...]

Gilbert/Phoenix climate info - 6/19/2006

Very hot for 6 months of the year, moderate to hot the other 6 months. Because of the new construction and tons of concrete, Phoenix metro does not cool down at night. Be prepared for hot summer[more...]

Gilbert is a great place to raise a family. - 5/26/2006

We moved here almost nine years ago after a job relocation and absolutely love living here. We've lived all over the US, from big cities to rural areas, I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be.[more...]

Housing Prices - 5/15/2006

Were insane for a while. But, have started to level off. The market's turned into more of a buyer's market now. Houses were selling for more than asking price for a[more...]

Gilbert, a Phoenix Suburb - 3/26/2006

I've lived in the Phoenix area for 20 years and I've never set foot in Gilbert. So, why would I write a response? Because Gilbert isn't a place to go to. Gilbert wasn't even on the map until[more...]

Think about Chandler - 3/23/2006

Gilbert is a good city to settle in, but Chandler is another city I would recommend (Gilbert's neighbor). Chandler has better access to the freeways and more to offer in general. More shopping,[more...]

Moving Cross Country - 3/21/2006

I'm planning on moving my husband and daughter our to Arizona in the fall. Thinking about Gilbert and just wanting to know the overall quality of life and jobs out[more...]