Fulshear, TX vs Wheaton, 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.
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $113,523). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 39.4 min). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fulshear, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1054) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 42,616 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,786 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $170,602 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 39.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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