Bolingbrook, IL vs Hermiston, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Hermiston
72.9
#807 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.7). Hermiston leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $65,502).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Hermiston, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 72.9 (#807) |
| Population | 74,088 | 19,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $348,415 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $65,502 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+37.8 |
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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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72.9 Score
Hermiston, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,415
Population
19,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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