Denton, TX vs Downers Grove, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.6). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $71,921). Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 158,349 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+13.3 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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