Carrboro, NC vs Evergreen Park, 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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in walk score (64 vs 29). Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.9). Carrboro leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 21,103 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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