Little Rock, AR vs Villa 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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $54,891). Villa Park leads in walk score (49 vs 34). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 202,591 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 49 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | D+13.3 |
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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