Gurnee, IL vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 28.2 min). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $61,320). Gurnee leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 30,193 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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