Glassboro, NJ vs Peoria, 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.
Glassboro
71.6
#968 nationally
Peoria
78.9
#153 nationally
Glassboro leads in crime level (4.2 vs 36.8). Peoria leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 28.7 min). Glassboro leads in median household income ($78,518 vs $58,068).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glassboro, NJ | Peoria, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#968) | 78.9 (#153) |
| Population | 23,987 | 110,460 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,354 | $136,960 |
| Median Household Income | $78,518 | $58,068 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 36.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | D+4.7 |
C-
71.6 Score
Glassboro, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,354
Population
23,987
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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C+
78.9 Score
Peoria, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$136,960
Population
110,460
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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