The Colony, TX vs Vernon Hills, 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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 126). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $106,518).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | The Colony, TX | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#802) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 45,471 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,746 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $106,518 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+20.8 |
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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