Little Elm, TX vs Lombard, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Lombard leads in walk score (45 vs 24). Lombard leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 37.9 min). Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 3.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Lombard, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 75.9 (#407) |
| Population | 58,496 | 43,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $395,049 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $95,509 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+13.3 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C
75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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