Burton, MI vs Loves 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.
Burton
76
#391 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 21.0). Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 24). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burton, MI | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#391) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 29,376 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,360 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $55,698 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+0.6 |
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76 Score
Burton, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,360
Population
29,376
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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