Hurst, TX vs Montgomery, 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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 15). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.7). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $71,275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 39,304 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+1.5 |
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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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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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