Glenview, IL vs Portland, ME
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
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $71,853). Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 39). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 46,904 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+36.3 |
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-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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