Dickinson, TX vs Rockford, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 29.6). Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $50,744). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 21,834 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+0.6 |
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77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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