Hurst, 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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 22). Machesney Park leads in cost of living index (92 vs 105). Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 9.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 39,304 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+0.6 |
C-
72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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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