Arlington Heights, IL vs Bloomington, 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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.6). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 27.8 min). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $73,119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Bloomington, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 77.6 (#228) |
| Population | 74,495 | 78,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $272,368 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $73,119 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+4.9 |
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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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77.6 Score
Bloomington, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$272,368
Population
78,587
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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