Fremont, CA vs Mount Prospect, 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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 42). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 185). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 230,504 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 87 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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