Gilbert, Arizona is a community within the Phoenix area that offers a private, quiet lifestyle while still providing close proximity to all the city has to offer. The town's population is just over 200,000, according to the last US census. It is one of the fastest-growing areas in Arizona and is very popular with families. The city, in fact, bills itself as one of the more family-friendly places to live in Arizona. It is also popular with the affluent, with major sports figures, musicians and other celebrities showing a consistent interest in purchasing homes in this area.

Gilbert is renowned for its safety. In 2005, it was the largest city in the United States to have zero murders in the previous year, according to the FBI. This feeds into Gilbert's image as a great place to raise families. Over 50% of the homes in Gilbert have children under the age of 18 in residence. The largest age group in Gilbert is those aged from 25 to 44 who comprise almost 38% of the total population. The town boasts an active local political scene with lively races for city posts and its own school system, The Gilbert Unified School District. Some areas of Gilbert are located in other school districts, however.

Gilbert has access to a major freeway, the Santan Freeway which leads into the Loop 202 Beltway. This proves access to the East Valley and to the rest of the city environs. The Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport is also very nearby. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is only 35 minutes away. There is an increasing amount of development of public transportation suitable for commuters from Gilbert to other regions of the city including a Park and Ride and access to busses that serve Downtown Phoenix. Commuter rail is planned, as well.