Clayton, NC vs Evanston, 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 131). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 30,216 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Evanston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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