Elmwood Park, IL vs Katy, 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.
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $75,784). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.2). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 23,369 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Elmwood Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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