New Hope, MN vs Normal, 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 Hope
74
#649 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.0). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 21.1 min). Normal leads in cost of living index (97 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 20,705 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+4.9 |
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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