Glenview, IL vs Mercer Island, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.1). Glenview leads in cost of living index (145 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $134,910).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 46,904 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+51.7 |
D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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