Allen Park, MI vs Villa Park, 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
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.5). Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $73,792). Allen Park leads in cost of living index (93 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 27,528 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+13.3 |
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
75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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