Sebastian, FL vs Waukegan, 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.
Sebastian
68.5
#1315 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 15). Sebastian leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.2). Waukegan leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sebastian, FL | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1315) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 26,846 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,279 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $65,650 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+20.8 |
D+
68.5 Score
Sebastian, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,279
Population
26,846
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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