Hanover Park, IL vs Urbandale, IA
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.
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 29.3 min). Hanover Park leads in walk score (46 vs 32). Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hanover Park, IL | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#296) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 36,165 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,429 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $88,460 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.9 |
C
76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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