Gilbert Arizona

Distance from downtown: 20 miles
Web: www.ci.gilbert.az.us

The town of Gilbert is among the fastest growing communities in the Valley. Its population has doubled every five years since 1980.

Despite this growth, a small-town atmosphere still exists in Gilbert where places such as the Heritage District downtown date to the early 1900s.

Known as the "Hay Capital of the World" until the late 1920s, Gilbert was a small farming community until the population boomed. The city today is known for its quality of life and strong school systems. New and established businesses in Gilbert work in a town that encourages business development in areas such as high tech.

Gilbert's concept of planned communities includes parks, equestrian trails, fishing, boating and local business services within walking distance.

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