Converse, TX vs Decatur, 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.
Converse
74.4
#592 nationally
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Converse leads in crime level (10.1 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 28 min). Converse leads in median household income ($77,237 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Converse, TX | Decatur, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#592) | 79.3 (#132) |
| Population | 30,321 | 68,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,003 | $107,169 |
| Median Household Income | $77,237 | $49,039 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | R+18.9 |
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74.4 Score
Converse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,003
Population
30,321
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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