Des Plaines, IL vs Lakeville, MN
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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Lakeville leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.3). Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Lakeville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 73.5 (#723) |
| Population | 58,010 | 76,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $491,340 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $129,069 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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