Bolingbrook, IL vs Urbana, 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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Urbana
81
#57 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 14.9). Urbana leads in walk score (91 vs 34). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $41,115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Urbana, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 81 (#57) |
| Population | 74,088 | 38,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $209,974 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $41,115 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+24.1 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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B-
81 Score
Urbana, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,974
Population
38,209
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
91
Midwest
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