McHenry, IL vs Murfreesboro, TN
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.
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.5). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $70,451). Murfreesboro leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McHenry, IL | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#550) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 28,251 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,613 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $83,651 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+21.8 |
C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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