Elgin, IL vs Huber Heights, OH
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
Huber Heights
82.5
#24 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Huber Heights leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.3). Huber Heights leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Huber Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 82.5 (#24) |
| Population | 113,310 | 43,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $212,794 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $75,903 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | Even |
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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B-
82.5 Score
Huber Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,794
Population
43,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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