Streamwood, IL vs White Bear 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.
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.5). White Bear Lake leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.3 min). Streamwood leads in median household income ($94,951 vs $79,699).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Streamwood, IL | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#319) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 37,780 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,661 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $94,951 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+43.3 |
C
76.8 Score
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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C
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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