Port Arthur, TX vs Wheaton, 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.
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 19.7). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 55,547 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+13.3 |
C+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C
75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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