Allen Park, MI vs Lake Zurich, 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.
Allen Park
82.1
#32 nationally
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.5). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $73,792). Allen Park leads in walk score (51 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | Lake Zurich, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 74 (#646) |
| Population | 27,528 | 19,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $510,350 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $135,211 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+20.8 |
B-
82.1 Score
Allen Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,490
Population
27,528
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C
74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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