McHenry, IL vs The Colony, TX
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.
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $83,651). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McHenry, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#550) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 28,251 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,613 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $83,651 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+13.2 |
C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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