Evanston, IL vs Tinley Park, 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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.9). Tinley Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 75,070 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
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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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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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