Hurst, TX vs North Chicago, 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
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.7). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.9 min). Hurst leads in median household income ($71,275 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 39,304 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
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+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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