Lake in the Hills, IL vs West Palm Beach, FL
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.
Lake in the Hills
73.8
#674 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Lake in the Hills leads in crime level (1.9 vs 15.8). West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 20). Lake in the Hills leads in median household income ($110,988 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake in the Hills, IL | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#674) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 28,661 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,677 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $110,988 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+0.8 |
C
73.8 Score
Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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