New Lenox, 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.
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.2). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $106,518). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Lenox, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#742) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 28,047 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $459,277 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $129,797 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+13.2 |
C
73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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C
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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