DeSoto, TX vs New Lenox, 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 8.9). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 55,740 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.6 |
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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