Glendale Heights, IL vs Little Elm, 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.
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Glendale Heights leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 37.9 min). Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 32,409 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+13.2 |
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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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72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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