Boerne, TX vs New Lenox, 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.0). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $82,982). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 21,774 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that New Lenox has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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C
73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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