Fort Lee, NJ vs Normal, 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.0). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 37.1 min). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 39,700 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+4.9 |
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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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