Gilbert, AZ vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $75,511). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 36.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 275,411 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.9 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+26.3 |
C-
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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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