Edwardsville, IL vs Sugar Land, 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.1). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $87,094). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 26,698 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+1.6 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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