Celina, TX vs New Lenox, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.4). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $129,797). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 43,317 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that New Lenox has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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