Elgin, IL vs Lynn Haven, FL
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
Lynn Haven
75.9
#408 nationally
Lynn Haven leads in crime level (3.9 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Lynn Haven leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Lynn Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 75.9 (#408) |
| Population | 113,310 | 20,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $325,506 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $81,378 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+47.4 |
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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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75.9 Score
Lynn Haven, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,506
Population
20,501
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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