Avon, IN vs Northbrook, 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
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 3.7). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $98,162). Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 24,231 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 152 |
| 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 Northbrook 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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77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
Midwest
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