New Lenox, IL vs Rutherford, 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.
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 24). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 146). New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Lenox, IL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#742) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 28,047 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $459,277 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $129,797 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+3.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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