Gilbert, IA

Gilbert, Iowa is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state. The population was just over 2,000 in 2010 and has been growing at a rate of about 5% each year since then. Gilbert is located in Sac County and has a total area of just over 3 square miles. The town is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River and is surrounded by agricultural land.

The economy of Gilbert relies heavily on agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay being the main products grown. However, there has been a recent trend towards tourism due to Gilbert's location close to several popular tourist destinations, including Cedar Falls (just over 30 miles away), Dubuque (about 45 miles away), and Davenport (about 60 miles away). There are also several golf courses within easy reach of Gilbert.

Real estate in Gilbert is dominated by single-family homes and condos. The median price for a single-family home was just under $130,000 in 2016 and there are currently about 100 homes for sale in Gilbert. Condos are also available but tend to be more expensive than single-family homes - the median price for a condo was just under $200,000 in 2016.