Elgin, IL vs Pinellas Park, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $62,306). Pinellas Park leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.3 min). Pinellas Park leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 113,310 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+5.2 |
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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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72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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