Deer Park, TX vs Mount Prospect, 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 33). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.7). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 33,176 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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