Evanston, IL vs New Lenox, 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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 24). New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.9). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $93,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 75,070 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
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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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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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