Hutto, TX vs Melrose Park, 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.
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.3). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hutto, TX | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#516) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 38,765 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,073 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $105,743 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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