Deer Park, TX vs Oswego, 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 3.7). Deer Park leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $89,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 33,176 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+1.5 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C
75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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