New Hope, MN vs North Chicago, 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.
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21.1 min). New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 20,705 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+20.8 |
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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