Loves Park, IL vs Troy, MI
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.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.8). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in cost of living index (90 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 23,335 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+10.6 |
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78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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