Downers Grove, IL vs Terrell, 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.
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.4). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#697) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 49,706 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Downers Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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