Glenview, IL vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Glenview leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 39). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 46,904 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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