Lathrop, CA vs Mokena, 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Mokena leads in crime level (2.8 vs 8.3). Mokena leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 42.9 min). Lathrop leads in walk score (29 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Mokena, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 72.8 (#832) |
| Population | 39,857 | 19,759 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $461,660 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $122,235 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+1.6 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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