American Fork, UT vs Joliet, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 9.6). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.6 min). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 38,549 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+1.6 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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