Lakeway, TX vs Vernon Hills, 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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $117,253). Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.1). Vernon Hills leads in cost of living index (126 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 19,189 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Vernon Hills 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
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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