Hartford, CT vs Montgomery, 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.
Hartford
74.7
#564 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Hartford leads in walk score (68 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $38,891). Hartford leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hartford, CT | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#564) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 121,054 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,328 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $38,891 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 15 |
| Crime Level | High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 3.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.5 |
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74.7 Score
Hartford, CT
Insurance capital with historic charm
Median Home
$203,328
Population
121,054
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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