Gilbert, AZ vs Mount Vernon, WA
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
67.1
#1463 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $69,227). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Mount Vernon leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 275,411 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+8.9 |
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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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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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