Florissant, MO vs Gurnee, 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.
Florissant
80.2
#87 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.3). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $64,178). Florissant leads in walk score (39 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florissant, MO | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#87) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 51,128 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,718 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $64,178 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+20.8 |
B-
80.2 Score
Florissant, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$196,718
Population
51,128
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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