Central, LA vs Villa 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.
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in walk score (49 vs 7). Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.1). Villa Park leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+13.3 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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