Mount Vernon, NY vs Wheaton, 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.
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 14.9). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 40). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $75,511).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Vernon, NY | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1739) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 71,168 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,799 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 36.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+13.3 |
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63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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