Madison Heights, MI vs Urbana, 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.
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Urbana
81
#57 nationally
Madison Heights leads in crime level (7.6 vs 14.9). Urbana leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 24 min). Urbana leads in walk score (91 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Urbana, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 81 (#57) |
| Population | 28,238 | 38,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $209,974 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $41,115 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+24.1 |
C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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B-
81 Score
Urbana, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,974
Population
38,209
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
91
Midwest
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