Fairfax, VA vs South Holland, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
South Holland
80.4
#81 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.2). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $79,567). South Holland leads in cost of living index (101 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | South Holland, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 80.4 (#81) |
| Population | 25,144 | 20,483 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $231,726 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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B-
80.4 Score
South Holland, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,726
Population
20,483
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Midwest
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