Gilbert, AZ vs Santa Paula, CA
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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $72,014). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 275,411 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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