Darien, IL vs Flower Mound, 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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 1.6). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $110,546). Darien leads in walk score (35 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 21,698 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+13.2 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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