Concord, NH vs Niles, 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
70.6
#1086 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.0). Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Concord leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NH | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1086) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 44,629 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,390 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $77,874 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.2 | D+42.0 |
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70.6 Score
Concord, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,390
Population
44,629
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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