Lafayette, IN vs Loves Park, 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.
Lafayette
71.4
#983 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.4). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 21.6 min). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#983) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 71,216 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+0.6 |
C-
71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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