Elgin, IL vs Milford, CT
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
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 34). Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $85,998). Milford leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Milford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 63.7 (#1748) |
| Population | 113,310 | 52,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $514,036 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $104,441 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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