Independence, KY 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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 11). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $84,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 29,503 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+1.6 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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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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