Clayton, NC vs Villa 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $71,698). Villa Park leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 30,216 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Villa Park 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
75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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