Midland, MI vs Mokena, 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.
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $71,809). Midland leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 31.7 min). Midland leads in walk score (30 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, MI | Mokena, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#89) | 72.8 (#832) |
| Population | 42,663 | 19,759 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,992 | $461,660 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $122,235 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+1.6 |
B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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