Athens, AL 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Bloomington leads in walk score (35 vs 21). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 24.5 min). Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Bloomington, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 77.6 (#228) |
| Population | 30,904 | 78,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $272,368 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $73,119 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+4.9 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C+
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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