Crest Hill, IL vs Lima, OH
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.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 20.8). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $41,824). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Lima, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 77 (#289) |
| Population | 20,118 | 34,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $153,756 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $41,824 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 20.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+44.1 |
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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