Alton, IL vs Lincoln Park, MI
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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Lincoln Park
79.8
#104 nationally
Lincoln Park leads in walk score (60 vs 39). Lincoln Park leads in crime level (18.6 vs 26.4). Lincoln Park leads in median household income ($55,777 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Lincoln Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 79.8 (#104) |
| Population | 25,006 | 38,646 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $155,021 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $55,777 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 18.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+29.0 |
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C+
79.8 Score
Lincoln Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,021
Population
38,646
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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