Groveland, FL vs Waukegan, 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.
Groveland
68
#1356 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Groveland leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.2). Groveland leads in median household income ($84,347 vs $66,077). Waukegan leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Groveland, FL | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1356) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 23,628 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,644 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $84,347 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 49 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.7 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Groveland is missing data for 1 metric that Waukegan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68 Score
Groveland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,644
Population
23,628
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$84,347
Southeast
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C
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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