Darien, IL vs Loves Park, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 9.8). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 21,698 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+0.6 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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