Gilbert, AZ vs Newton, MA

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

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 28). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 207). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $105,842).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilbert, AZ Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#903) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 275,411 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $570,915 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $105,842 $176,373
Average Commute 27.8 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 28 57
Crime Level Very Low 1.3
School Rating 8.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+39.5
Gilbert, AZ
C-
72.3 Score

Gilbert, AZ

Fastest-growing town turned family haven

Median Home

$570,915

Population

275,411

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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