Gilbert, AZ vs Streamwood, 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
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
Streamwood leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $94,951). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Streamwood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 76.8 (#319) |
| Population | 275,411 | 37,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $336,661 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $94,951 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| 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
76.8 Score
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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