Glen Ellyn, IL vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in cost of living index (136 vs 189). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $128,132). Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glen Ellyn, IL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#563) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 28,347 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,435 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $128,132 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+24.2 |
C
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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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