Oak Park, IL vs Watauga, 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.
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 40). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 52,055 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+5.1 |
C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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