Normal, IL vs Vernon Hills, 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.
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.0). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $63,965). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 52,618 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+20.8 |
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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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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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