Gilbert, AZ vs Harrisonburg, VA
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
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Harrisonburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 72 (#935) |
| Population | 275,411 | 51,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $356,075 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $56,050 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.3 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+25.4 |
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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C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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