New Iberia, LA vs Niles, 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 Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 27.7). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $47,108). Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 27,080 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+42.0 |
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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