Freeport, IL vs Wooster, OH
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.
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in median household income ($61,608 vs $44,658). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Freeport, IL | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#20) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 23,136 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,722 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $44,658 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.4 | R+39.3 |
B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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