Who moves to Gilbert, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Maricopa County, AZ, home of Gilbert, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 149,222from other US counties
- Moved out
- 144,612to other US counties
- Net
- +4,610more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 1,568tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ (San Tan Valley) | 11,753 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 5,844 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 5,043 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 3,877 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 2,978 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 2,783 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 2,705 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 2,643 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 2,505 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 2,460 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 2,233 |
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 1,865 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ (San Tan Valley) | 20,751 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 4,305 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,909 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 3,155 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 2,636 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 2,195 |
| Navajo County, AZ | 1,980 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 1,952 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 1,817 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,678 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,482 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 1,419 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 28,906 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Arizona and 120,316 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 5,844 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 3,877 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 2,978 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 2,705 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 2,643 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 2,505 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 2,460 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 2,233 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 3,155 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 2,636 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 2,195 |
| Navajo County, AZ | 1,980 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 1,952 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 1,817 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,678 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,482 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Gilbert come from?
Most people moving into Maricopa County, AZ come from nearby counties, led by Pinal County, AZ (11,753 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Gilbert move to?
The top destination is Pinal County, AZ (20,751 people). Farther away, the most popular is Los Angeles County, CA.
Are more people moving to Gilbert or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 149,222 people moved into Maricopa County, AZ from elsewhere in the US and 144,612 moved out, a net gain of 4,610 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Gilbert with any city it trades people with, like Gilbert vs Los Angeles, Gilbert vs San Diego, Gilbert vs Anaheim, Gilbert vs Riverside.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Gilbert.