Machesney Park, IL vs Walker, 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.
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
Walker leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.8). Walker leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 22.9 min). Machesney Park leads in cost of living index (92 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Machesney Park, IL | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#116) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 22,630 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,433 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $71,098 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+5.4 |
C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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