American Fork, UT vs Evanston, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 32). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29 min). American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 3.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 38,549 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+42.0 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C
74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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