Evanston, IL vs Mount Vernon, WA
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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Mount Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $69,227). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 75,070 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.9 |
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74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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