Avon, IN vs Darien, 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.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.7). Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 122). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $98,162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Darien, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 75.1 (#500) |
| Population | 24,231 | 21,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $463,450 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $110,546 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Darien has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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