Baytown, TX vs Downers Grove, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.1). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $61,158). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 84,067 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+13.3 |
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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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