Elgin, IL vs New Castle, PA
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
New Castle
83.1
#17 nationally
New Castle leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $39,948). New Castle leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | New Castle, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 83.1 (#17) |
| Population | 113,310 | 21,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $153,221 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $39,948 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+33.8 |
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
83.1 Score
New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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