Gurnee, IL vs Leland, NC
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.
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.6). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $82,651). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 30,193 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Gurnee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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