Katy, TX vs McHenry, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $83,651). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 26,360 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+5.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that McHenry has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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