Gilbert, AZ vs South Elgin, 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

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in walk score (32 vs 28). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $105,842). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 28.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilbert, AZ South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#903) 75.4 (#467)
Population 275,411 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $570,915 $379,258
Median Household Income $105,842 $118,293
Average Commute 27.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 28 32
Crime Level Very Low 5.2
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+9.4
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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South Elgin, IL
C
75.4 Score

South Elgin, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$379,258

Population

24,277

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

32

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