Gurnee, IL vs Manassas, VA
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
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.5). Gurnee leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 30,193 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+14.8 |
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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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D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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