Broken Arrow, OK vs McHenry, 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.
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.1). Broken Arrow leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 32.3 min). McHenry leads in walk score (27 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broken Arrow, OK | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#482) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 119,194 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,192 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+5.3 |
C
75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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