Jacksonville Beach, 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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.1). Jacksonville Beach leads in walk score (51 vs 40). Jacksonville Beach leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 23,447 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+13.3 |
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72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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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