Gilbert has been ranked the 2nd fastest-rising city in the U.S. by the team at FinanceBuzz. "Gilbert, Arizona is on a mission to be the City of the Future, with a focus on Anticipating, Creating, and Helping People. Gilbert has been recognized as the 22nd Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Money Magazine and the 2nd Safest City in America by Law Street Media. Having transformed decades ago from an agricultural community, it is now a thriving and economically diverse major American city of 282,000 residents and growing, with a strong economy, competitive schools, and safe neighborhoods,” said Patrick Banger, City Manager of Gilbert. FinanceBuzz recognized Gilbert for it's low vacant housing rate of 2.9 percent. The financial website also cited population growth, employment, new business, and new home construction as signs of a thriving community.
