Grayslake, IL vs Universal City, 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.
Grayslake
76.3
#362 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Grayslake leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.1). Grayslake leads in median household income ($110,662 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grayslake, IL | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#362) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 20,954 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,561 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $110,662 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+9.8 |
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76.3 Score
Grayslake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,561
Population
20,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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