Arlington Heights, IL vs Downers Grove, 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
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.1). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 44). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $113,502).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 74,495 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
C
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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C
73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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