Hialeah Gardens, FL 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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $58,497). Hialeah Gardens leads in walk score (50 vs 40). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 1.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 22,286 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+13.3 |
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70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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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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