Flower Mound, TX vs Niles, 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.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $75,783). Niles leads in cost of living index (115 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 79,445 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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