Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Fort Mill leads in average commute (27 min vs 32.8 min). Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.5). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $128,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 33,626 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that New Lenox has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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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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