Frankfort, IL vs Katy, 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.
Frankfort
75
#513 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Frankfort leads in crime level (0.9 vs 6.2). Frankfort leads in median household income ($157,615 vs $114,917). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frankfort, IL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#513) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 20,907 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $502,643 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $157,615 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Frankfort has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Frankfort, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$502,643
Population
20,907
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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