Darien, IL vs Tinley Park, IL
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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.0). Darien leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 34.4 min). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $99,628).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 21,698 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.0 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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