Hudson, OH vs Machesney Park, 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.
Hudson
75.6
#436 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Hudson leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.8). Hudson leads in median household income ($160,280 vs $71,098). Machesney Park leads in walk score (22 vs 12).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hudson, OH | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#436) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 22,968 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,779 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $160,280 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+0.6 |
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75.6 Score
Hudson, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,779
Population
22,968
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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