Bryan, TX vs Carpentersville, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Carpentersville
76.4
#346 nationally
Carpentersville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 10.5). Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 31.3 min). Carpentersville leads in median household income ($82,866 vs $55,234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Carpentersville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 76.4 (#346) |
| Population | 89,615 | 37,099 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $298,938 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $82,866 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+9.4 |
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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76.4 Score
Carpentersville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,938
Population
37,099
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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