New Lenox, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 24). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Lenox, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#742) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 28,047 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $459,277 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $129,797 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.0 |
C
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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