Boynton Beach, FL vs Joliet, 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.
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $68,875). Joliet leads in crime level (9.6 vs 11.4). Boynton Beach leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 81,267 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+1.6 |
D
66.8 Score
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,839
Population
81,267
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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