Mount Prospect, IL vs Shoreview, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 17). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.7). Shoreview leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 54,298 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+43.3 |
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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C
74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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