Downers Grove, IL vs Henderson, NV
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.
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#697) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 49,706 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+2.6 |
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
West
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