Bolingbrook, IL vs Houston, 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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $57,791). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 34). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 74,088 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+5.5 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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