Niles, IL vs Terrell, 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.
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 8.4). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Niles, IL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#599) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 29,513 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,795 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $75,783 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Niles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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