Crest Hill, IL vs Schenectady, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.7). Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 20,118 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.8 |
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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