Central Point, OR vs Elmhurst, 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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.7). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $79,731). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 19,171 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+13.3 |
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73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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