Boone, NC vs Glendale Heights, 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in median household income ($83,588 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 25.8 min). Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 19,811 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+13.3 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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