Burlington, NC vs Yorkville, 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Yorkville
71.4
#988 nationally
Yorkville leads in crime level (2.0 vs 26.1). Yorkville leads in median household income ($105,322 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in walk score (33 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Yorkville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 71.4 (#988) |
| Population | 60,032 | 24,693 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $410,890 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $105,322 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+1.5 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Yorkville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$410,890
Population
24,693
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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