Spring Valley, NY vs Wilmette, 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.
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 13.2). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Spring Valley, NY | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1933) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 32,969 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $888,313 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $50,749 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.8 | D+42.0 |
D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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