Elgin, IL vs Highland Park, 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.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 7.3). Highland Park leads in median household income ($159,567 vs $85,998). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Highland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.8 (#827) |
| Population | 113,310 | 30,272 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $802,430 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $159,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.8 |
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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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72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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