Machesney Park, IL vs Rowlett, 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
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Rowlett leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.8). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $71,098). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Machesney Park, IL | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#116) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 22,630 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,433 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $71,098 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+22.2 |
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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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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