Socorro, TX vs West Chicago, 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.
Socorro
77.9
#212 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $47,649). West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 20). Socorro leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Socorro, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#212) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 38,238 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $209,849 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $47,649 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+13.3 |
C+
77.9 Score
Socorro, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,849
Population
38,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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C-
72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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