Harker Heights, TX vs Tinley Park, 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.
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 34.4 min). Tinley Park leads in median household income ($99,628 vs $72,258). Tinley Park leads in walk score (35 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 34,447 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+42.0 |
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76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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