Lake Forest, IL vs Plano, 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.
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 18). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($202,153 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1557) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 19,354 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,246,873 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $202,153 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 34.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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