Melrose Park, IL vs The Colony, 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.
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $64,400). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose Park, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#688) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 23,666 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,590 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $64,400 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+13.2 |
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73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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