Englewood, NJ vs Normal, 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.
Englewood
66.9
#1483 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 29.1 min). Englewood leads in walk score (59 vs 40). Englewood leads in median household income ($93,134 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, NJ | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1483) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 29,624 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,712 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $93,134 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+4.9 |
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66.9 Score
Englewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$636,712
Population
29,624
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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