Evanston, IL vs Oak Harbor, 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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 27). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29 min). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $68,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 75,070 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+16.6 |
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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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70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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