Huntley, IL vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Huntley
71.2
#1006 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Huntley leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.6). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $83,357).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntley, IL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1006) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 28,269 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,595 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $83,357 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+3.4 |
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71.2 Score
Huntley, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,595
Population
28,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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