Katy, TX vs Round Lake Beach, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $83,293). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 26,360 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Round Lake Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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