Friendswood, TX vs Glendale Heights, 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.
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 23). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Friendswood, TX | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#720) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 40,826 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,253 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $121,301 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+13.3 |
C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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