Glenview, IL vs Johnston, IA
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.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.1). Glenview leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Johnston, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 76 (#397) |
| Population | 46,904 | 24,640 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $402,429 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $98,324 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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