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    City vs city

    Mesa, AZ vs Gilbert, AZ

    MesaGilbert
    Population507,478271,118
    Population growth (1 yr)0.8%1.4%
    Median home value$364,300$518,600
    Median rent$1,478$2,028
    Household income$78,779$121,351
    Unemployment4.6%3.3%
    Bachelor's degree+21%31%
    State crime /100k1,9231,923

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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