Population
Little Elm
51,426
Wheaton
52,172
Median Income
Little Elm
$116,036
Wheaton
$107,349
Home Value
Little Elm
$390,300
Wheaton
$483,100
Rent
Little Elm
$1,900
Wheaton
$2,151
Crime Rate
Little Elm
1.34
Wheaton
N/A
Cost of Living
Little Elm
179.9
Wheaton
175.4
Avg Temp
Little Elm
N/A
Wheaton
N/A
Unemployment
Little Elm
6.3%
Wheaton
5.9%
How Similar Are Little Elm & Wheaton?
Wheaton is Little Elm's #10 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Little Elm
51,426
Wheaton
52,172
Both cities have similar populations — Little Elm at 51,426 and Wheaton at 52,172.
Political Leaning
Little Elm
55.8%
Wheaton
21.9%
Little Elm leans Republican while Wheaton leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Little Elm
6.3%
Wheaton
5.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Little Elm
$116,036
Wheaton
$107,349
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Little Elm
$390,300
Wheaton
$483,100
Wheaton has a 19% higher home values than Little Elm.
Education
Little Elm
25.8%
Wheaton
26.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Little Elm
50.7%
Wheaton
28.2%
Little Elm has a 44% higher demographics than Wheaton.
Cost of Living
Little Elm
179.9
Wheaton
175.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Little Elm and Wheaton share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Little Elm
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Wheaton
Wheaton leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Wheaton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWheaton scores 139.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 177.4 in Little Elm. Little Elm has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,648 vs $2,015 in Wheaton (18% lower). Little Elm has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,931 vs $2,246 in Wheaton (14% lower).
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Housing Market — Wheaton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWheaton has a median property tax of $4,070 vs $7,245 in Little Elm (78% lower). Wheaton has a vacancy rate of 2.3% compared to 4.1% in Little Elm. Wheaton has a median home value of $483,100 vs $390,300 in Little Elm (19% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Little Elm leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLittle Elm has a work from home of 24.7% compared to 17.5% in Wheaton. Little Elm has a government sector of 48.1% compared to 40.9% in Wheaton. Little Elm has a poverty rate of 9.0% compared to 10.6% in Wheaton.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Wheaton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWheaton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 26.6% compared to 25.8% in Little Elm. Wheaton has a high school diploma or higher of 40.3% compared to 39.9% in Little Elm.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWheaton has a population of 52,172, about 1x the size of Little Elm (51,426).
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Little Elm
Wheaton
Healthcare — Little Elm leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLittle Elm: 3.0 vs Wheaton: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWheaton has a bicycle of 0.0% compared to 0.0% in Little Elm. Wheaton has a public transit of 12.5% compared to 0.1% in Little Elm. Little Elm has a work from home of 24.7% compared to 17.5% in Wheaton.
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