Crestview, FL 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 18). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $61,311). Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 29,300 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | D+42.0 |
C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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