Joliet, IL vs Morton Grove, 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.
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.6). Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 35). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 150,489 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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