Laredo, TX vs Pekin, 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.
Laredo
76.6
#332 nationally
Pekin
80.5
#73 nationally
Laredo leads in median household income ($60,928 vs $52,507). Laredo leads in crime level (10.0 vs 10.8). Pekin leads in cost of living index (88 vs 93).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laredo, TX | Pekin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#332) | 80.5 (#73) |
| Population | 257,602 | 31,126 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,127 | $145,264 |
| Median Household Income | $60,928 | $52,507 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.2 | R+26.7 |
C
76.6 Score
Laredo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$223,127
Population
257,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Pekin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$145,264
Population
31,126
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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