Foley, AL vs McHenry, 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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.3). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $60,090). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 24,873 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+5.3 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that McHenry has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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