Plainview, TX vs Westmont, IL
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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 10.1). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $46,274). Westmont leads in walk score (52 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 19,420 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+13.3 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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