Amherst Town, MA vs Normal, 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.
Amherst Town
66
#305 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 18.9 min). Amherst Town leads in median household income ($68,427 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amherst Town, MA | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#305) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 40,277 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $68,427 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+4.9 |
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Score
Amherst Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
40,277
Median Income
$68,427
Commute
18.9 min
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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