Lakeway, TX vs Plainfield, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.1). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 33.9 min). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 19,189 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Plainfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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C
74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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