Downers Grove, IL vs St. John, IN
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
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 3.1). Downers Grove leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 32.6 min). St. John leads in cost of living index (109 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#697) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 49,706 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that Downers Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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