Glendale Heights, IL 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.
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.6). Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $83,588).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 32,409 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+20.8 |
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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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