Katy, TX vs Villa 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $90,287). Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.2). Villa Park leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 26,360 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 49 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Villa Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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