Maple Grove, MN vs Niles, 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.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 13). Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.1). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $75,783).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 71,288 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+42.0 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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