Bedford, TX vs Gurnee, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 23). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Gurnee, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 73.9 (#658) |
| Population | 48,370 | 30,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $383,421 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $112,633 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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