Georgetown, TX vs Wilmette, 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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 5.2). Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 23). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $87,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 96,312 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
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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
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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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