Apex, NC 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 26). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $93,188). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 72,225 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 131 |
| 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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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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