Allen Park, MI vs Round Lake Beach, 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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.5). Allen Park leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.8 min). Allen Park leads in walk score (51 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 27,528 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 98 |
| 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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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