Kyle, TX vs Melrose 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 17). Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.3). Melrose Park leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 62,548 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+42.0 |
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72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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