Aurora, IL vs Mount Vernon, NY
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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 14.9). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 40). Aurora leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 36.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 177,563 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+26.3 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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