Kyle, TX vs Rockford, 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
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 17). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 37.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 62,548 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+0.6 |
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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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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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