Gilbert, AZ vs Round Lake Beach, 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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $83,293). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 275,411 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.3 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+20.8 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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