Concord, NC vs Loves 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.
Concord
70.7
#1070 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 9.8). Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Concord leads in median household income ($83,480 vs $56,370).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 110,119 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+0.6 |
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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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C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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