Elmwood Park, IL vs Gurnee, 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.
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (69 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $75,784). Gurnee leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 23,369 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.8 |
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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
Midwest
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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