McHenry, IL vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.9). Woburn leads in walk score (46 vs 27). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McHenry, IL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#550) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 28,251 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,613 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $83,651 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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