Batavia, IL vs Lake Jackson, 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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.1). Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.6 min). Batavia leads in median household income ($113,824 vs $89,215).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 26,235 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+19.7 |
C-
72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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