Fort Lee, NJ vs Wheeling, 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
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.6). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 44). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 39,700 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+42.0 |
C-
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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C+
77.3 Score
Wheeling, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,656
Population
37,725
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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