Cleburne, TX vs Freeport, 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.
Cleburne
72.3
#901 nationally
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Freeport leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.5 min). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 30). Cleburne leads in median household income ($60,929 vs $44,658).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleburne, TX | Freeport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#901) | 82.8 (#20) |
| Population | 36,209 | 23,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,415 | $129,722 |
| Median Household Income | $60,929 | $44,658 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | R+19.4 |
C-
72.3 Score
Cleburne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,415
Population
36,209
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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