Glenview, IL vs Northfield, 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.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $83,125). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29.6 min). Northfield leads in cost of living index (105 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Northfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 73.6 (#708) |
| Population | 46,904 | 21,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $396,746 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $83,125 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.5 |
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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C
73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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