Elmwood Park, IL vs West Haven, CT
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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.6). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 33.4 min). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (69 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 23,369 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | N/A |
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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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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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