Concord, NC vs Downers Grove, 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
70.7
#1070 nationally
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 18). Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.4). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $83,480).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 110,119 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+13.3 |
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70.7 Score
Concord, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$384,654
Population
110,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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