Machesney Park, IL vs Pasadena, 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.
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 15.5). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Machesney Park, IL | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#116) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 22,630 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,433 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $71,098 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+5.5 |
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
View Machesney Park, IL →
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
View Pasadena, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Machesney Park for: