Once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona has evolved into one of the fastest growing communities and the largest town in the United States. Located just southeast of Phoenix, William "Bobby" Gilbert provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence. The town of Gilbert was subsequently Incorporated in 1920 and has transformed from an agriculturally dependent society to a thriving and economically diverse suburban community. Gilbert’s healthy housing industry is coupled with booming business. If you are looking at homes for sale in a community whose focus in both business and education is science, technology, engineering and math, Gilbert, AZ is a must see. During the last three decades, Gilbert has seen tremendous growth, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to more than 242,955 in 2015. Gilbert boasts many recent accolades, including being named the 2nd Safest City and the 22nd Best Place to Live in the country. If you are looking for opportunities in the STEM disciplines located in a safe aesthetically pleasing community, don’t miss out looking at homes for sale in Gilbert, AZ.