Gilbert, AZ vs Oak Lawn, 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
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $77,221). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 275,411 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
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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 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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