Population
Elmhurst
45,538
Preakness
18,538
Median Income
Elmhurst
$145,374
Preakness
$133,168
Home Value
Elmhurst
$532,800
Preakness
$603,200
Rent
Elmhurst
$1,877
Preakness
$1,946
Crime Rate
Elmhurst
0.60
Preakness
N/A
Cost of Living
Elmhurst
200.9
Preakness
211.1
Avg Temp
Elmhurst
N/A
Preakness
N/A
Unemployment
Elmhurst
4.8%
Preakness
4.6%
How Similar Are Elmhurst & Preakness?
Preakness is Elmhurst's #20 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elmhurst
45,538
Preakness
18,538
Elmhurst (45,538) is about 2.5x larger than Preakness (18,538).
Political Leaning
Elmhurst
28.4%
Preakness
49.8%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Preakness has a stronger Democratic lean (43% difference).
Unemployment
Elmhurst
4.8%
Preakness
4.6%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Elmhurst
$145,374
Preakness
$133,168
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Elmhurst
$532,800
Preakness
$603,200
Preakness has a 12% higher home values than Elmhurst.
Education
Elmhurst
42.9%
Preakness
40.1%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Elmhurst
80.0%
Preakness
75.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Elmhurst
200.9
Preakness
211.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Elmhurst and Preakness share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Elmhurst
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Preakness
Elmhurst leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Elmhurst leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDElmhurst scores 147.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 203.6 in Preakness. Elmhurst has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,324 in Preakness (23% lower). Elmhurst has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $2,024 in Preakness (22% lower).
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Housing Market — Elmhurst leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPreakness has a vacancy rate of 2.5% compared to 4.9% in Elmhurst. Elmhurst has a single-family homes of 76.8% compared to 61.9% in Preakness. Elmhurst has a owner-occupied of 79.7% compared to 70.0% in Preakness.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Elmhurst leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst: 23,608 vs Preakness: 9,986 for labor force. Elmhurst has a work from home of 23.1% compared to 12.4% in Preakness. Elmhurst has a per capita income of $75,456 vs $59,930 in Preakness (26% higher).
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
Annual Snowfall
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauElmhurst has a bachelor's degree or higher of 42.9% compared to 40.1% in Preakness. Preakness has a high school diploma or higher of 54.2% compared to 51.6% in Elmhurst.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst has a population of 45,538, about 2.5x the size of Preakness (18,538).
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Elmhurst
Preakness
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute — Elmhurst leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst has a work from home of 23.1% compared to 12.4% in Preakness. Elmhurst has a public transit of 8.2% compared to 6.8% in Preakness. Preakness has a drive alone of 72.1% compared to 61.3% in Elmhurst.
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