Elgin, IL vs Hyattsville, MD

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

vs

Hyattsville

67.8

#1380 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 18.8). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 43). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 130).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Hyattsville, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 67.8 (#1380)
Population 113,310 20,662
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $404,667
Median Household Income $85,998 $90,329
Average Commute 28.3 min 33.8 min
Walk Score 43 69
Crime Level 7.3 18.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 130
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+75.2
Elgin, IL
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

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Hyattsville, MD
D+
67.8 Score

Hyattsville, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$404,667

Population

20,662

Crime

High

Walk Score

69

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