Allen, 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.9). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 35). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $113,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 111,620 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
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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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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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