Kenmore, WA vs McHenry, 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $83,651). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 162). Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 23,391 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+5.3 |
D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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