Lakeway, TX vs West Chicago, 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
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.0). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $92,335). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 19,189 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago 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-
72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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