Plainview, TX vs Yorkville, 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
Yorkville
71.4
#988 nationally
Yorkville leads in crime level (2.0 vs 10.1). Yorkville leads in median household income ($105,322 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Yorkville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 71.4 (#988) |
| Population | 19,420 | 24,693 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $410,890 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $105,322 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+1.5 |
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-
71.4 Score
Yorkville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$410,890
Population
24,693
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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