Denton, TX vs Edwardsville, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.6). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $71,921). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 78.8 (#157) |
| Population | 158,349 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+13.3 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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