Apopka, FL vs Blue Island, 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.
Apopka
65.6
#1620 nationally
Blue Island
78
#198 nationally
Blue Island leads in walk score (63 vs 18). Apopka leads in median household income ($87,394 vs $57,537). Blue Island leads in cost of living index (93 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Blue Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 78 (#198) |
| Population | 59,113 | 21,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $206,866 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $57,537 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+42.0 |
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65.6 Score
Apopka, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,515
Population
59,113
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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C+
78 Score
Blue Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,866
Population
21,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Midwest
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