Loves Park, IL vs Maricopa, AZ
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.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 13). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 38.3 min). Maricopa leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | Maricopa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 67.6 (#1402) |
| Population | 23,335 | 71,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $344,261 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $88,795 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 38.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | R+22.1 |
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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D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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