Hialeah, FL vs Joliet, 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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Hialeah leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $49,531). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 221,300 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+1.6 |
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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