Houston, TX vs Machesney 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
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 22). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 28.5 min). Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.8 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 92 |
| 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+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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