Algonquin, IL vs Princeton, 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.
Algonquin
74.9
#526 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Algonquin leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Algonquin leads in median household income ($129,658 vs $93,586). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Algonquin, IL | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#526) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 30,134 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,303 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $129,658 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Algonquin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.9 Score
Algonquin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,303
Population
30,134
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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