Foley, AL 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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $60,090). Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.3). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 24,873 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Gurnee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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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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