The Colony, 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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.2). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 28). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | The Colony, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#802) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 45,471 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,746 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $106,518 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+13.3 |
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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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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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