Fairfax, VA vs New Lenox, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 24). New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.5). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 25,144 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+1.6 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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