Villa Park, IL vs Watertown, SD
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.
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 25.3 min). Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.3). Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Villa Park, IL | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#495) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 21,727 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,389 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $90,287 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+40.8 |
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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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