Gainesville, FL vs Glendale Heights, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 20.2). Glendale Heights leads in median household income ($83,588 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 145,812 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+13.3 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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