Deerfield, IL vs The Colony, TX
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.
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 5.2). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $106,518). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 18,884 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+13.2 |
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75.8 Score
Deerfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,331
Population
18,884
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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