Loves Park, IL vs Smyrna, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 20). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $56,370). Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 23,335 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | R+21.8 |
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+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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