Elmwood Park, IL vs Jacksonville, NC
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
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (69 vs 24). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 12.5). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | Jacksonville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 72.4 (#896) |
| Population | 23,369 | 72,879 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $264,179 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $50,185 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+35.9 |
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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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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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