McHenry, IL vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.4). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $71,317). Portage leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McHenry, IL | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#550) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 28,251 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,613 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $83,651 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that McHenry has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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