Algonquin, IL vs Universal City, TX
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.
Algonquin
74.9
#526 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Algonquin leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.1). Algonquin leads in median household income ($129,658 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Algonquin, IL | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#526) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 30,134 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,303 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $129,658 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+9.8 |
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74.9 Score
Algonquin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,303
Population
30,134
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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