Forney, TX vs Glen Ellyn, 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.
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Glen Ellyn
74.7
#563 nationally
Glen Ellyn leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.3). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 136). Glen Ellyn leads in median household income ($128,132 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Glen Ellyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 74.7 (#563) |
| Population | 35,470 | 28,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $584,435 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $128,132 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Glen Ellyn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Forney, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,592
Population
35,470
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$102,107
Southwest
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74.7 Score
Glen Ellyn, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$584,435
Population
28,347
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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