Crest Hill, IL 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.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $68,377).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 20,118 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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