Danville, IL vs Freeport, 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.
Danville
78.3
#183 nationally
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Freeport leads in crime level (9.9 vs 46.1). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 30). Danville leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 18.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, IL | Freeport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#183) | 82.8 (#20) |
| Population | 28,206 | 23,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,422 | $129,722 |
| Median Household Income | $42,424 | $44,658 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 46.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | R+19.4 |
C+
78.3 Score
Danville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$84,422
Population
28,206
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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