Houston, TX vs Loves 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.5 min). Loves Park leads in cost of living index (90 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.8 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+0.6 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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