Baytown, TX vs Loves Park, 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
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 12.1). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 25.9 min). Baytown leads in median household income ($61,158 vs $56,370).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 84,067 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+0.6 |
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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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78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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