Apex, NC vs Arlington Heights, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.7). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Arlington Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 76 (#390) |
| Population | 72,225 | 74,495 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $500,757 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $113,502 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.0 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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