East San Gabriel Valley in California and Gilbert in Arizona are two distinctive areas that offer different benefits and drawbacks for both residents and tourists. East San Gabriel Valley is known for its rich cultural diversity, close proximity to Los Angeles, and good educational system, whereas Gilbert is renowned for its low crime rates, warm climate, and robust economic growth. Both regions offer a variety of employment opportunities, excellent healthcare, and captivating cultural scenes. The choice between the two largely depends on personal preferences about climate, cost of living, and the kind of lifestyle one pursues.
Although both regions boast relatively safe environments, Gilbert stands out for consistently ranking among the safest cities in the U.S. East San Gabriel Valley, however, also maintains rather low crime rates compared to the rest of Los Angeles County. Both regions offer secure neighborhoods for families. That said, as with any area, safety can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Security measures such as community watch programs and responsive local law enforcement are prevalent in both areas.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in East San Gabriel Valley is significantly higher as it is a part of high-priced California. Housing, in particular, is more expensive compared to Gilbert, Arizona, which generally boasts a more affordable standard of living. Everyday expenses like groceries, healthcare, and utilities also tend to be cheaper in Gilbert.
Income Tax
California's state income tax can rise to 13.3%, making it one of the highest in the country. Arizona's income tax is significantly lesser, ranging from 2.59% to 4.5%.
Property Tax
Property taxes are typically higher in East San Gabriel Valley due to California's high property values. Gilbert sees a more modest property tax, at approximately 0.8% of assessed property value.
Sales Tax
The sales tax in Gilbert, Arizona is 7.8%, which is slightly lower than the 9.5% rate in East San Gabriel Valley, California.
Income
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Estimated median household income
$95,242
$104,802
Estimated per capita income
$34,474
$44,911
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
150.2
101.3
If you make $50,000 in Gilbert, you will have to make $74,136 in East San Gabriel Valley to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
East San Gabriel Valley is set against a backdrop of beautiful mountains and is close to the Pacific Ocean. One can find a variety of hiking trails, coastal towns, and outdoor opportunities. Conversely, Gilbert's desert scenery offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Geographical information
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Land area
212.6 sq. miles
43 sq. miles
Population density
4,478.5 people per sq. mile
6,358.4 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
East San Gabriel Valley, CA Gilbert, AZ
Education
Both East San Gabriel Valley and Gilbert have good, highly-rated schools. East San Gabriel Valley benefits from nearby esteemed universities like the California Institute of Technology and Pasadena City College. Gilbert also boasts various quality educational institutions from elementary through to college, with access to universities such as Arizona State University.
Gilbert's economy is robust, with job growth expected to outpace the national average over the next decade. Key sectors include healthcare, retail, education, and technology. East San Gabriel Valley also offers a strong economy with diverse work opportunities, particularly in the healthcare, technology, and entertainment industries, with its proximity to Los Angeles providing additional job prospects.
Biggest Employers
In Gilbert, notable employers include Banner Health, Gilbert Public Schools, and GoDaddy. East San Gabriel Valley has many employers in the healthcare sector like City of Hope, as well as tech and entertainment giants like Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros due to its proximity to Los Angeles.
In East San Gabriel Valley (Los Angeles County), 69.7% voted for Democrats and 27.8% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Gilbert (Maricopa County), 43.6% voted for Democrats and 54.3% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
2020
71.0%
50.2%
26.9%
48.0%
2.1%
1.8%
2016
72.0%
44.9%
22.5%
47.7%
5.5%
7.5%
2012
69.7%
43.6%
27.8%
54.3%
2.4%
2.1%
2008
69.2%
44.0%
28.8%
54.5%
1.9%
1.5%
2004
63.3%
42.4%
35.7%
57.0%
1.0%
0.6%
2000
63.6%
43.0%
32.4%
53.4%
4.0%
3.6%
1996
59.3%
44.5%
31.0%
47.2%
9.7%
8.2%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
CATHOLIC CHURCH
36.1%
13.6%
4.7%
4.3%
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0%
1.9%
9.0%
6.5%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.7%
0.2%
1.0%
1.0%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.5%
0.2%
3.1%
0.6%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.5%
0.4%
2.4%
2.0%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.4%
0.3%
1.4%
1.3%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.2%
0.8%
1.9%
2.0%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.2%
0.5%
1.6%
1.5%
VINEYARD USA
0.1%
0.3%
0.3%
0.6%
Weather
Weather-wise, Gilbert has a desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters, making it ideal for those who enjoy sun-drenched days. East San Gabriel Valley, on the other hand, has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and wet winters and offers a more varied change in seasons. The weather in both areas often encourages outdoor activities and there are many opportunities to enjoy their unique natural surroundings.
Weather and climate
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Temperature - Average
62.7°F
71.5°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
64.7%
37.5%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
19.6%
48%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
70.7%
60%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
51%
12%
Precipitation - Yearly average
19.1 in
9.3 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
0 in
0 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
28.3%
35.2%
Sunshine amount - Average
78.4%
92.8%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
22%
16%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
85%
95%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
63%
79%
Wind speed - Average
3.7 mph
6.6 mph
Average climate in East San Gabriel Valley, California
Average climate in Gilbert, Arizona
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
2018
143
201
0.36
0.30
14.1
15.2
29.2
32.8
0.007
N/A
29.6
38.7
13.4
7.7
0.3
0.6
2017
150
131
0.35
0.33
14.8
15.9
30.5
33.0
0.007
N/A
32.7
37.2
12.6
7.9
0.3
1.4
2016
141
124
0.31
0.34
15.5
15.8
29.3
32.4
0.007
N/A
30.3
29.8
12.0
7.0
0.3
0.4
2015
145
104
0.30
0.38
15.2
17.6
30.4
31.3
0.007
N/A
30.0
25.1
14.6
7.1
0.2
0.9
2014
142
135
0.32
0.40
16.8
19.7
29.7
31.0
0.008
N/A
33.6
35.1
11.7
8.5
0.3
1.1
2013
147
142
0.33
0.35
17.0
20.0
27.7
32.1
0.007
N/A
31.5
35.0
11.5
7.1
0.4
0.9
2012
149
159
0.39
0.39
18.3
21.3
27.5
31.5
0.005
N/A
30.9
38.5
15.6
8.7
0.6
1.3
2011
149
205
0.40
0.36
18.6
18.8
26.7
31.7
0.008
N/A
30.3
39.6
17.3
9.5
0.5
0.9
2010
139
100
0.44
0.39
19.3
16.8
26.8
31.2
N/A
N/A
26.6
30.6
14.8
8.3
0.4
1.2
2009
156
109
0.40
0.42
21.0
17.0
28.0
31.1
0.010
N/A
26.0
38.4
16.5
N/A
0.6
1.1
2008
156
106
0.48
0.37
22.7
18.0
27.7
32.1
0.012
N/A
27.0
40.2
15.1
N/A
1.0
1.2
2007
135
135
0.52
0.43
25.3
19.9
24.8
30.0
0.014
N/A
N/A
53.0
N/A
N/A
1.3
1.9
2006
128
138
0.55
0.51
25.1
22.5
24.0
30.2
0.009
N/A
N/A
61.9
N/A
N/A
1.9
1.8
2005
127
109
0.59
0.57
25.7
23.0
22.8
28.2
0.014
N/A
N/A
51.2
N/A
N/A
1.9
1.8
2004
132
97
0.68
0.58
25.4
22.8
24.6
28.0
0.016
N/A
N/A
33.5
N/A
N/A
1.7
1.4
2003
137
99
0.80
0.65
29.9
24.3
24.7
29.1
0.021
N/A
N/A
42.6
N/A
N/A
1.4
1.4
2002
134
110
0.83
0.75
31.4
25.2
23.1
28.0
0.021
N/A
N/A
41.8
N/A
N/A
2.0
1.6
2001
141
105
1.00
0.73
31.8
24.1
21.4
26.7
0.029
N/A
N/A
37.8
N/A
N/A
2.1
1.5
2000
150
117
1.05
0.73
34.7
29.7
20.7
27.3
0.027
N/A
N/A
45.6
N/A
N/A
2.0
1.7
Natural disasters
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
18.5%
18.3%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
7,292.4%
2,340.4%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
57%
16%
Transportation
Both areas are served by extensive highway networks. East San Gabriel Valley also benefits from the LA Metro and Foothill Transit systems. Gilbert, while having a less extensive public transit system, is highly walkable and bike-friendly.
Transport
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Amtrak stations nearby
3
2
FAA registered aircraft
0
235
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
0
5
Means of transportation to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Bicycle
0.6%
0.9%
Bus
2.9%
0.4%
Carpooled
17.1%
11.3%
Car alone
73.3%
84.2%
Motorcycle
0.2%
0.5%
Railroad
0.6%
0%
Walked
2.2%
1.6%
Average travel time to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Average
32.3 min
24.4 min
Real Estate
Housing in East San Gabriel Valley is expensive due to California's high real estate prices, and housing inventory is often limited. Gilbert's real estate is more affordable with a mix of housing options including single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments providing a balanced housing market.
Neighborhoods
East San Gabriel Valley offers diverse neighborhoods, from the affluent communities of San Marino and Walnut to the culturally rich areas like Rosemead and Baldwin Park. Gilbert, on the other hand, offers suburban family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent amenities like Power Ranch and Seville.
Houses and residents
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
Houses
270,240
95,508
Average household size (people)
3.5
3
Houses occupied
263,338 (97.4%)
93,472 (97.9%)
Houses occupied by owners
180,683 (68.6%)
69,983 (74.9%)
Houses occupied by renters
82,655 (31.4%)
23,489 (25.1%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,935
$2,843
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$1,138,428
$332,809
Estimated median house or condo value
$643,048
$484,600
Median number of rooms in apartments
3.7
4.5
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
5.9
6.8
Renting percentage
32.3%
24.7%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,270.8
2,223.4
Household income disparities
40.3%
36.9%
Housing units without a mortgage
26,635 (16.4%)
1,076 (1.9%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
515 (0.3%)
2,828 (5%)
Housing units with a mortgage
136,243 (83.6%)
55,398 (98.1%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
11,429 (7%)
175 (0.3%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
21,150 (13%)
3,491 (6.2%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1%
0.7%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
25,753
5,669
State government workers
13,845
5,211
Unpaid family workers
1,494
101
Industries and Occupations
The healthcare and technology sectors dominate in both East San Gabriel Valley and Gilbert. These are followed by retail and education in
Gilbert, whereas entertainment and professional services are more prevalent in East San Gabriel Valley due to its proximity to Los Angeles.
Both regions provide excellent healthcare facilities. Gilbert hosts a branch of the renowned Mayo Clinic and Banner Gateway Medical Center. East San Gabriel Valley is home to various acclaimed healthcare centers like City of Hope.
Health (county statistics)
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Gilbert has benefited from substantial investment in infrastructure, with ongoing plans for expansion and development. This includes new schools, roads, and commercial properties. East San Gabriel Valley has a more established infrastructure reflective of its older, more historical status and is continuously improving, particularly in terms of public transportation.
Infrastructure
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Gilbert
TV stations
24
20
Culture and Food
East San Gabriel Valley, with its cultural diversity, boasts an impressive variety of global cuisine, vibrant farmers markets, and an immersive art scene. Gilbert, while less diverse, still offers a good mix of restaurants, food festivals, and cultural attractions, along with a growing arts scene.
Sports Teams
While Gilbert doesn't have its own major sports teams, it is within driving distance of Phoenix, home to the Suns (NBA) and Cardinals (NFL). East San Gabriel Valley residents can cheer for Los Angeles teams like the Lakers (NBA), Dodgers (MLB), and Rams (NFL).
East San Gabriel Valley, CA
Gilbert, AZ
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