Grapevine, TX vs Joliet, 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.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Grapevine leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.6). Grapevine leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 29.6 min). Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $84,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 50,928 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+1.6 |
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70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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