Niles, IL vs Secaucus, 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.
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $75,783). Niles leads in cost of living index (115 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Niles, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#599) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 29,513 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,795 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $75,783 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Niles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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