Glen Ellyn, IL vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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.
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 17.6). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,347 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+5.4 |
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74.7 Score
Glen Ellyn, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$584,435
Population
28,347
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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