Gurnee, IL vs Kyle, 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.
Gurnee
73.9
#658 nationally
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Gurnee leads in walk score (23 vs 17). Gurnee leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 37.3 min). Gurnee leads in median household income ($112,633 vs $85,199).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gurnee, IL | Kyle, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#658) | 72 (#936) |
| Population | 30,193 | 62,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,421 | $299,223 |
| Median Household Income | $112,633 | $85,199 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+5.6 |
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73.9 Score
Gurnee, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,421
Population
30,193
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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