Elgin, IL vs Haltom City, TX
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
Haltom City
75.3
#475 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $57,649). Haltom City leads in average commute (25 min vs 28.3 min). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Haltom City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 75.3 (#475) |
| Population | 113,310 | 45,290 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $244,636 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $57,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.3 Score
Haltom City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,636
Population
45,290
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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