Elmhurst, IL vs Mount Prospect, 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 48). Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 45,336 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.0 |
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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