College Station, TX vs Mount Prospect, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 34). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $52,397). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 125,192 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+42.0 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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