Grand Prairie, 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.1). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $76,626). Grand Prairie leads in walk score (32 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 202,134 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.6 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C
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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