Climate:
Annual average rainfall........7.66 inches
Annual sunshine days........310 days
Average
Temperature (High/Low):
January....67/45 July....112/85
April....90/62 October....88/60
Recreation:
Gilbert provides a wide variety of activities for the enjoyment of
its residents through the Parks and Recreation Department. Horse shows
at Rodeo Park, sports programs such as soccer and softball leagues,
and adult education are a few of the programs offered through the
recreation department. The Easter Eggstravaganza, Halloween Carnival,
So Long to Summer Fest, Summer Concerts in the Park, and the Christmas
Tree Lighting are annual events presented by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Community lakes
and playgrounds in beautiful Freestone and Crossroads parks afford
many hours of leisure for families. The Freestone Railroad offers
children’s train rides which also add to Freestone Park’s
attraction. Miles of canal banks are maintained by the Salt River
Project and the Roosevelt Conservation District for walking, running,
biking and horseback riding. The town also maintains hiking and equestrian
trails for the enjoyment of its citizens.
Sports:
Neighborhood parks within planned communities offer a variety of activities
from playgrounds and pools to tennis courts and clubhouses, all within
walking distance.
For the enjoyment
of the local golf enthusiasts, four golf courses are open for pay
in Gilbert including Kokopelli Golf Resorts and Trilogy Golf Club.
Over 25 courses are available within 15 minutes of Gilbert.
Arts
& Culture:
Hale
Theatre, located in the Heritage District of downtown Gilbert is 380-seat
theatre in-the-round presenting live performances for the entire family.
The Gilbert Fine
Arts Association brings art to life through education, commitment
and support. Recognizing that lives are enriched by exposure to the
arts, the Gilbert Fine Arts Association provides opportunities for
enhancement through a wide array of activities. The Gilbert Fine Arts
Association is best known for its annual musical productions such
as Camelot, Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, West
Side Story, The Wizard of Oz to name a few. They also provide scholarships
to talented young people, provide workshops through its Theatrical
Academy for Youth, and sponsor various live performances and art shows.
Housing:
Average Rent:
One Bedroom $625
Two Bedroom $750
2004 Median Home
Price
New Home: $214,995.0
Resale Home: $205,000.0
Property Tax Rate
$12.9 per $100 assessed valuation based on 10% full cash value of
residential property or 25% full cash value of non-residential property.
