Marshall, TX vs Montgomery, 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.

Marshall

80

#97 nationally

vs

Montgomery

75

#518 nationally

Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.4). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $49,162). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 33.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marshall, TX Montgomery, IL
WhereAtHome Score 80 (#97) 75 (#518)
Population 24,118 21,955
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $166,238 $336,140
Median Household Income $49,162 $105,240
Average Commute 16.6 min 33.7 min
Walk Score 23 15
Crime Level 9.4 3.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+50.6 D+1.5