Madison, AL vs New Lenox, 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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.8). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 32.8 min). New Lenox leads in walk score (24 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 60,854 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+1.6 |
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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