Gilbert, AZ vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 27.8 min). New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 275,411 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+43.3 |
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
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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