Georgetown, TX vs Joliet, 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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 96,312 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+1.6 |
C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
View Georgetown, TX →
C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
View Joliet, IL →