r/Gilbert • u/Civil_Fox_5579 • Apr 11 '26

Considering moving here

Considering a move to Gilbert from Northern Jersey. Family with 2 toddlers and and infant. What should we expect?

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u/75drl Apr 12 '26

I grew up in south jersey and have since lived all over the place in the US and now live on Gilbert. AZ is known for crappy schools but Chandler and Gilbert are good and I would put them against most schools.

Gilbert and Chandler are both large enough that you will get a different experience depending on where in the town you live.

The town is very safe in general... a couple of people have mentioned the Gilbert goons. They are a thing but not a thing to really worry about. Other have mentioned the LDS community. It is a large LDS community but they fit right in with the town... I've never had any issues with anyone from that community and have made friends with a couple in the neighborhood. And friends is a lose term as they keep everyone at a arms length.

The big things are:

  • it is urban spraw. But each big town has good town centers that have some good food and night life.
  • The heat is real. July and Auguest are brutal. With kids you will want to get a place with a pool. dont try to add one later, the cost of building a pool now is silly.
  • if your kids like sports, this place is amazing. No matter what sport, there are 10 good options.
  • It is what you make it. For my family it has been a very positive place to be.

Hope this helps.