Hanover Park, IL vs Ithaca, NY
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.
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Hanover Park leads in median household income ($88,460 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.3 min). Hanover Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hanover Park, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,165 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,429 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $88,460 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.6 |
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76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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