Eugene, OR vs Hanover Park, 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.
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Hanover Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.7). Eugene leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 29.3 min). Hanover Park leads in median household income ($88,460 vs $61,481).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Hanover Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1280) | 76.9 (#296) |
| Population | 177,899 | 36,165 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,062 | $338,429 |
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $88,460 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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C
76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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