Grayslake, IL vs Wilmington, DE

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.

Grayslake

76.3

#362 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Grayslake leads in crime level (1.8 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 28). Grayslake leads in median household income ($110,662 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Grayslake, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#362) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 20,954 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,561 $330,955
Median Household Income $110,662 $54,731
Average Commute 28.7 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 28 74
Crime Level 1.8 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.8 D+32.6
Grayslake, IL
C
76.3 Score

Grayslake, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$374,561

Population

20,954

Crime

Low

Walk Score

28

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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