Galveston, TX vs Rockford, 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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Galveston leads in crime level (14.7 vs 29.6). Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 41). Rockford leads in cost of living index (87 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 53,237 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+0.6 |
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71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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