Gardner, MA vs Streamwood, 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.0). Streamwood leads in median household income ($94,951 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in walk score (39 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Streamwood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 76.8 (#319) |
| Population | 20,974 | 37,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $336,661 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $94,951 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+42.0 |
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66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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