Glassboro, NJ vs Rock Island, 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
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Glassboro leads in crime level (4.2 vs 14.9). Rock Island leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 28.7 min). Glassboro leads in median household income ($78,518 vs $55,732).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glassboro, NJ | Rock Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#968) | 81.7 (#39) |
| Population | 23,987 | 36,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,354 | $129,626 |
| Median Household Income | $78,518 | $55,732 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | D+9.6 |
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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B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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