Converse, TX vs Rock Island, 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.
Converse
74.4
#592 nationally
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Rock Island leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Converse leads in crime level (10.1 vs 14.9). Rock Island leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Converse, TX | Rock Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#592) | 81.7 (#39) |
| Population | 30,321 | 36,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,003 | $129,626 |
| Median Household Income | $77,237 | $55,732 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+9.6 |
C
74.4 Score
Converse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,003
Population
30,321
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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