Beaumont, TX vs Freeport, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Freeport leads in crime level (9.9 vs 31.2). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Beaumont leads in median household income ($53,745 vs $44,658).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Freeport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 82.8 (#20) |
| Population | 112,193 | 23,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $129,722 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $44,658 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+19.4 |
C
75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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