College Station, TX vs Palatine, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.7). Palatine leads in median household income ($93,383 vs $52,397). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 125,192 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+42.0 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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