Darien, IL vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 5.2). Darien leads in walk score (35 vs 28). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 21,698 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 112 |
| 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 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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