Concord, NC 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
70.7
#1070 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.4). McHenry leads in walk score (27 vs 18). Concord leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 110,119 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | R+5.3 |
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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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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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