Benton, AR vs Loves Park, 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 17). Benton leads in median household income ($66,868 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 37,558 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+0.6 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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