Communtiy Overview

Voted one of the safest cities in Illinois, Gilberts is an up and coming community that is a great place to live. With an area of 5.5 square miles, the Village has a current estimated population of 8,366. Gilberts is a place close to major cities, but far enough away to provide room for healthy growth of families, small businesses and light industrial manufacturing. The Village hosts several community events throughout the year including an Easter Egg Hunt, Community-Wide Garage Sale, Fishing Derby, Community Days Festival, Movies in the Park, Fall Bonfire, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Here in Gilberts, we believe that we are growing with vision and pride ourselves on our commitment to our community.

Convenient Location

The Village of Gilberts is located on I90 near Elgin, IL. As Chicago has continually increased in infrastructure, density, and many other facets of urban development, citizens are searching for a more remote and quaint living environment. In preparation for the increased developmental trend, the Village of Gilberts looks back to its history and the core of its existence to preserve its identity and character. Gilberts is a place close to major cities, but far enough away to provide room for healthy growth of both families and light industrial manufacturing. For these reasons, the Village of Gilberts must logically plan for its future and carry on the traditions and values that were so prominently established by the founders of this land.