New Berlin, WI vs New Lenox, 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Berlin leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 32.8 min). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $94,769). New Lenox leads in walk score (24 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 40,260 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+1.6 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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