DeSoto, TX vs Gilbert, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $81,736). Gilbert leads in walk score (28 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 72.3 (#903) |
| Population | 55,740 | 275,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $570,915 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $105,842 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+3.5 |
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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