Forney, 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.
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 4.3). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $102,107). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 35,470 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that New Lenox has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Forney, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,592
Population
35,470
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$102,107
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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