Homer Glen, IL vs Somerville, MA
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.
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 14). Homer Glen leads in cost of living index (120 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homer Glen, IL | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#982) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 24,546 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,950 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $130,235 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+39.5 |
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71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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