East Moline, IL vs McHenry, 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.
East Moline
82.4
#26 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.6). East Moline leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 32.3 min). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $60,032).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Moline, IL | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.4 (#26) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 20,806 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,179 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $60,032 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.6 | R+5.3 |
B-
82.4 Score
East Moline, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,179
Population
20,806
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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