University Park, 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.
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.0). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $92,335). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | University Park, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1302) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 24,954 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,499,000 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 245 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
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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