New Lenox, IL vs Richfield, 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.
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 7.3). Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 24). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $80,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Lenox, IL | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#742) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 28,047 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $459,277 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $129,797 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.6 |
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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