Belvidere, IL vs Montgomery, 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.
Belvidere
76.2
#368 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Belvidere leads in walk score (38 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $59,216). Belvidere leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belvidere, IL | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#368) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 25,297 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,879 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $59,216 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+1.5 |
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76.2 Score
Belvidere, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$265,879
Population
25,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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