Morton Grove, IL vs Prior Lake, MN
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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Prior Lake
72.4
#898 nationally
Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 14). Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.9). Prior Lake leads in median household income ($129,539 vs $102,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | Prior Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 72.4 (#898) |
| Population | 24,131 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $129,539 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+8.5 |
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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72.4 Score
Prior Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$534,270
Population
28,027
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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