Bella Vista, AR vs McHenry, 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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in walk score (27 vs 2). McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.5). Bella Vista leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 32,368 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+5.3 |
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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