Alton, TX vs Elgin, 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.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 22.9). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 21,130 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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C-
72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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