Ashland, OR vs Bolingbrook, 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.
Ashland
68.9
#1267 nationally
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Ashland leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 30.3 min). Ashland leads in walk score (55 vs 34). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $64,767).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ashland, OR | Bolingbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1267) | 73.6 (#695) |
| Population | 21,061 | 74,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $559,336 | $374,583 |
| Median Household Income | $64,767 | $102,057 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+1.6 |
D+
68.9 Score
Ashland, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$559,336
Population
21,061
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C
73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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