Hollywood, FL vs McHenry, 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.7). Hollywood leads in walk score (52 vs 27). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $61,958).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 153,859 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+5.3 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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