San Juan, TX vs Waukegan, 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.
San Juan
79.8
#105 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
San Juan leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.2). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 31). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $51,497).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Juan, TX | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.8 (#105) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 36,448 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,294 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $51,497 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.8 |
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79.8 Score
San Juan, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$180,294
Population
36,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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