Dover, NH vs Vernon 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $90,844). Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.6). Dover leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 33,485 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+20.8 |
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73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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