Gilbert, AZ vs West St. Paul, MN
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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 275,411 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+12.9 |
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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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C
74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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