Avon, IN vs Des Plaines, 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.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $86,552). Avon leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.9 min). Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 3.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 24,231 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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