Northbrook, IL vs Round Lake Beach, 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.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 2.3). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 45). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $83,293).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 33,977 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.8 |
C+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
Midwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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