Darien, IL vs Little Elm, 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
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.7). Darien leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Darien leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 21,698 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 116 |
| 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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72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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