Concord, CA vs McHenry, 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.3). Concord leads in walk score (49 vs 27). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 122,315 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+5.3 |
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62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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