Libertyville, IL vs Niles, 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.
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $75,783). Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 39). Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Libertyville, IL | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#619) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 20,332 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,384 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $161,302 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+42.0 |
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74.2 Score
Libertyville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$631,384
Population
20,332
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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