Glassboro, NJ vs Naperville, 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.
Glassboro
71.6
#968 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Glassboro leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $78,518). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glassboro, NJ | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#968) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 23,987 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,354 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $78,518 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | D+13.3 |
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71.6 Score
Glassboro, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,354
Population
23,987
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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