Morton Grove, IL vs Summit, NJ
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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $102,940). Morton Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 189). Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 24,131 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+24.2 |
C
76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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