Crystal, MN vs Lake in the Hills, 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Lake in the Hills
73.8
#674 nationally
Lake in the Hills leads in crime level (1.9 vs 7.7). Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 20). Crystal leads in average commute (24 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Lake in the Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 73.8 (#674) |
| Population | 21,906 | 28,661 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $383,677 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $110,988 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+5.3 |
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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73.8 Score
Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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