Population
Carpentersville
37,544
Tucker
37,022
Median Income
Carpentersville
$86,327
Tucker
$81,141
Home Value
Carpentersville
$225,200
Tucker
$359,300
Rent
Carpentersville
$1,420
Tucker
$1,458
Crime Rate
Carpentersville
1.11
Tucker
N/A
Cost of Living
Carpentersville
134.0
Tucker
134.4
Avg Temp
Carpentersville
N/A
Tucker
N/A
Unemployment
Carpentersville
6.3%
Tucker
6.6%
How Similar Are Carpentersville & Tucker?
Tucker is Carpentersville's #16 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Carpentersville
37,544
Tucker
37,022
Both cities have similar populations — Carpentersville at 37,544 and Tucker at 37,022.
Political Leaning
Carpentersville
44.6%
Tucker
17.1%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Carpentersville has a stronger Democratic lean (62% difference).
Unemployment
Carpentersville
6.3%
Tucker
6.6%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Carpentersville
$86,327
Tucker
$81,141
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Carpentersville
$225,200
Tucker
$359,300
Tucker has a 37% higher home values than Carpentersville.
Education
Carpentersville
14.6%
Tucker
32.3%
Tucker's education is significantly higher than Carpentersville's — 55% difference.
Demographics
Carpentersville
41.9%
Tucker
40.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 3% difference.
Cost of Living
Carpentersville
134.0
Tucker
134.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 0% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Carpentersville and Tucker share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Tucker
Carpentersville leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Carpentersville leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDTucker scores 112.0 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 132.0 in Carpentersville. Carpentersville scores 153.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 169.0 in Tucker. Carpentersville has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $1,660 in Tucker (5% lower).
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Housing Market — Carpentersville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarpentersville has a vacancy rate of 2.7% compared to 11.6% in Tucker. Tucker has a median property tax of $3,347 vs $5,025 in Carpentersville (50% lower). Tucker has a median home value of $359,300 vs $225,200 in Carpentersville (37% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Carpentersville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTucker has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 8.9% in Carpentersville. Tucker has a per capita income of $45,162 vs $31,552 in Carpentersville (30% higher). Carpentersville has a poverty rate of 9.7% compared to 11.8% in Tucker.
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Schools & Education — Tucker leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauTucker has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.3% compared to 14.6% in Carpentersville. Tucker has a high school diploma or higher of 47.4% compared to 31.9% in Carpentersville.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarpentersville has a population of 37,544, about 1x the size of Tucker (37,022). Carpentersville skews younger with a median age of 33.8 vs 43.3.
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Tucker
Healthcare — Carpentersville leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareCarpentersville: 3.7 vs Tucker: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Tucker leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTucker has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 8.9% in Carpentersville. Tucker has a public transit of 1.3% compared to 1.1% in Carpentersville. Carpentersville has a drive alone of 73.9% compared to 64.8% in Tucker.
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