Gilbert, AZ vs Princeton, TX
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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 34.1 min). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $93,586). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 275,411 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.5 |
| 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 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Gilbert has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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