Little Elm, TX vs Machesney Park, 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
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.8). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $71,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 58,496 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+0.6 |
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+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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