Decatur, IL vs Fremont, NE
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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Fremont
79.7
#109 nationally
Fremont leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.5). Fremont leads in walk score (46 vs 34). Fremont leads in median household income ($62,226 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Fremont, NE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 79.7 (#109) |
| Population | 68,670 | 27,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $260,090 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $62,226 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+32.6 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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79.7 Score
Fremont, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$260,090
Population
27,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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