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Gilbert, AZ vs Tucson, AZ

Gilbert, AZ vs Tucson, AZ: What the data shows

Gilbert, AZ is in Gilbert, AZ while Tucson, AZ is in Tucson, AZ — both in the same state. On home prices, Gilbert, AZ is the more affordable option at $441,300 median — $206,200 less than Tucson, AZ's $647,500. WYLT rates Gilbert, AZ as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Tucson, AZ as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Gilbert, AZ has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Tucson, AZ has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Gilbert, AZ has Low flood risk and Tucson, AZ has Low flood risk.

Gilbert, AZ is the more walkable neighborhood. Gilbert, AZ scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Tucson, AZ's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Gilbert, AZ has the higher school rating Gilbert, AZ rates 7.4/10 and Tucson, AZ rates 7.2/10.

CategoryGilbert, AZTucson, AZ
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$441K

Lower price

$648K
Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$111K

Higher income

$107K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score7/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score14/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score51/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute32 min

Shorter commute

128 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools7.4/10

Better schools

7.2/10
Best for
Families with school‑age kidsCommuters to PhoenixCollege students who can share a place
familiesremote workersretirees

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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