Apex, NC vs Morton Grove, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.7). Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 26). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $102,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 72,225 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.0 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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