Bedford, TX vs McHenry, 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.

Bedford

75.5

#446 nationally

vs

McHenry

74.8

#550 nationally

Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 27). McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.9). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bedford, TX McHenry, IL
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#446) 74.8 (#550)
Population 48,370 28,251
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $376,909 $318,613
Median Household Income $80,924 $83,651
Average Commute 24.8 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 44 27
Crime Level 3.9 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.1 R+5.3