Gresham, OR vs Joliet, 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.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Gresham leads in walk score (47 vs 35). Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $69,437). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 110,685 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+1.6 |
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65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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