Fate, TX vs Grayslake, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Grayslake
76.3
#362 nationally
Grayslake leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 1.8). Grayslake leads in cost of living index (108 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Grayslake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 76.3 (#362) |
| Population | 24,626 | 20,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $374,561 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $110,662 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Grayslake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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76.3 Score
Grayslake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,561
Population
20,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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