Ardmore, OK vs Geneva, 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.
Ardmore
76.7
#321 nationally
Geneva
73.6
#700 nationally
Geneva leads in crime level (1.7 vs 31.3). Geneva leads in median household income ($132,799 vs $49,408). Ardmore leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 27.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ardmore, OK | Geneva, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#321) | 73.6 (#700) |
| Population | 24,847 | 21,129 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,963 | $555,373 |
| Median Household Income | $49,408 | $132,799 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 31.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+9.4 |
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76.7 Score
Ardmore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,963
Population
24,847
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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73.6 Score
Geneva, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,373
Population
21,129
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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