Mint Hill, NC vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.9). Mint Hill leads in median household income ($92,102 vs $77,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 27,815 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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