Gilbert, Arizona Reverse Mortgage and Seniors Related Information and Fun Facts
Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage in Gilbert, Arizona? You are not alone!
Gilbert is the fastest growing community in the nation and continues to welcome 1,000 new residents every month. Doubling its population every five years since 1980, the Town has met the many challenges of preserving the small town atmosphere of our community, while promoting high tech industry and progressive planning for our future.
Insulated from the frantic pace of metropolitan Phoenix, Gilbert offers many amenities enhancing the lifestyle of it's residents. The village concept of planned communities includes parks, equestrian trails, fishing, boating, and local business services all within walking distance. Gated communities, as well as equestrian properties are available in Gilbert. However you define your lifestyle, Gilbert has something for you!
Source: Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
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Gilbert, Arizona Fun Facts
- Gilbert was founded on July 6, 1891 as a rail siding for Arizona Eastern Railway.
- The Town of Gilbert was incorporated in 1920.
- Gilbert was named after the property owner of the rail siding, named William Bobby Gilbert.
- Gilbert was known as the Hay Capital of the World starting in 1911 through the 1920s.
- Gilbert’s population was estimated at 191,517 according to the 2006 Census Bureau estimates.
- According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a family in the town of Gilbert was almost $83,000.
- Gilbert has a variety of religious denominations including a large population of people practicing the Mormon religion and Gilbert will the location for a future Mormon temple.
- In 2005 the FBI database reported no murders in the Town of Gilbert.
- While Gilbert has a variety of political backgrounds, it is known to be a relatively politically conservative community with a large Republican base.
- Gilbert promotes itself as a family-friendly town.
Gilbert, Arizona Senior Related Links
Gilbert Town Government Senior Programs
Chandler Senior Center (right next to Gilbert!)
Recent News Updates
Theft from phone company sends man to prison
6 January 2009 | 9:49 pm
A Gilbert man was sentenced to one year in federal prison for shipping $130,000 worth of stolen Verizon circuit boards to a company in California.
Morrison retires from Gilbert school board
6 January 2009 | 9:36 pm
No one can accuse Elaine Morrison of not speaking her mind.
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