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Gilberts, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gilberts, IL (Kane County) — Census median home value $330,100, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Gilberts houses and the broader area.
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Gilberts, IL is in Kane County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Gilberts and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,389, with a median household income of $119,719. Census data puts Gilberts houses at a median value of $330,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Kane County's current median listing price runs $454,694, up about 2.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Gilberts housing market
Gilberts is in Kane County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gilberts and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$330,100
Population (Census ACS)
8,389
Median household income
$119,719
County price trend (2025)
5.75% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gilberts market snapshot
Population
8,389
County
Kane County
Median Household Income
$119,719
Median Home Value (city)
$330,100
Median Listing Price (Kane County)
$454,694
Median Gross Rent
$1,852/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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What makes Gilberts different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gilberts's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $330,100. Separately, Kane County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $454,694. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kane County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.75% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gilberts has an estimated population of 8,389 and a median household income of $119,719, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gilberts's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Gilberts data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,389
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$330,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$119,719
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,852
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.75%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$454,694
Census place type
village
County
Kane County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
1729171
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Gilberts
Schools
SD U-46 — 58 schools, 35,082 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kane addresses may be served by SD U-46, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Gilberts FAQ
What are houses worth in Gilberts, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gilberts at $330,100. Kane County's current median listing price runs $454,694, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Gilberts, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Gilberts, Census ACS data shows a median value of $330,100. Active listing prices in Kane County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gilberts, IL?
Gilberts houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kane County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Gilberts, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gilberts's population at approximately 8,389.
What's the median rent in Gilberts, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gilberts at approximately $1,852 per month.
What is the median household income in Gilberts, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gilberts at approximately $119,719.
Is the Gilberts housing market growing?
Kane County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.75% annual change in 2025.
Is Gilberts, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gilberts's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Gilberts, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SD U-46 for many Gilberts addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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