Mint Hill, NC vs Park Ridge, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 10). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $92,102). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 27,815 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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C
74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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