Evanston, IL vs Miami Lakes, FL
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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.9). Evanston leads in average commute (29 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 75,070 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.4 |
C
74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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