Hyattsville, MD 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.
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 18.8). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 41). Palatine leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hyattsville, MD | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1380) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 20,662 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,667 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $90,329 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 18.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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C
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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