Elgin, IL vs Franklin Town, MA
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.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Franklin Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,310 | 33,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $138,062 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.8 |
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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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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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