Gilbert, AZ vs Olympia, 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
Olympia
64
#1725 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $73,851). Olympia leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Olympia leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Olympia, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 64 (#1725) |
| Population | 275,411 | 55,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $536,583 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $73,851 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+20.4 |
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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
64 Score
Olympia, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$536,583
Population
55,733
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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