Allen, TX vs Round Lake Beach, 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $83,293). Round Lake Beach leads in walk score (45 vs 35). Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 111,620 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.8 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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