Boerne, TX vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.9). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 31.8 min). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 21,774 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Lawn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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