Glendale Heights, IL vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 32,409 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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