Blaine, MN vs Villa 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in walk score (49 vs 23). Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.0). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $90,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 73,774 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+13.3 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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