Maple Heights, OH vs Vernon Hills, 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.
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.0). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $49,877). Maple Heights leads in cost of living index (85 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Heights, OH | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#83) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 22,984 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,790 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $49,877 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+20.8 |
B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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