College Park, MD 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.

College Park

68.3

#1324 nationally

vs

McHenry

74.8

#550 nationally

McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.4). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 27). College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 32.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric College Park, MD McHenry, IL
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1324) 74.8 (#550)
Population 34,187 28,251
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $437,317 $318,613
Median Household Income $76,973 $83,651
Average Commute 24.9 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 53 27
Crime Level 13.4 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+5.3
College Park, MD
D+
68.3 Score

College Park, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$437,317

Population

34,187

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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McHenry, IL
C
74.8 Score

McHenry, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$318,613

Population

28,251

Crime

Low

Walk Score

27

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