Holly Springs, NC vs Palatine, 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.
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.5). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $93,383).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 46,271 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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