Burleson, TX vs Lake Zurich, 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.7). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $87,312). Lake Zurich leads in walk score (34 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Lake Zurich, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 74 (#646) |
| Population | 55,220 | 19,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $510,350 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $135,211 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+20.8 |
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73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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