Crystal Lake, IL vs Terrell, TX
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.
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.4). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal Lake, IL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#541) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 40,861 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,566 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $103,018 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.8 Score
Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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