Freeport, IL vs Stephenville, 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.
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Stephenville leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.9). Freeport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 97). Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 18.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Freeport, IL | Stephenville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#20) | 73.8 (#680) |
| Population | 23,136 | 21,946 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,722 | $324,964 |
| Median Household Income | $44,658 | $48,088 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.4 | R+68.0 |
B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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