Gilbert, AZ vs Glendale Heights, IL
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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 275,411 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+13.3 |
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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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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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