La Porte, TX vs Tinley 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.7). Tinley Park leads in walk score (35 vs 26). La Porte leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 36,991 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+42.0 |
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78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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