Hawthorne, NJ vs Wheaton, 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.
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.4). Hawthorne leads in walk score (54 vs 40). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, NJ | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#739) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 19,496 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,326 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $105,168 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.3 |
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73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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