Grand Prairie, TX vs Round Lake Beach, 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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.1). Round Lake Beach leads in walk score (45 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 202,134 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+20.8 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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