Loves Park, IL vs Watauga, TX
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.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 9.8). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 23,335 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | R+5.1 |
C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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