Flint, MI vs Maywood, 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Maywood
74.4
#597 nationally
Maywood leads in crime level (9.7 vs 34.5). Maywood leads in median household income ($64,767 vs $35,451). Flint leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 32.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Maywood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 74.4 (#597) |
| Population | 79,661 | 22,880 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $262,105 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $64,767 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+42.0 |
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77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Maywood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,105
Population
22,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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