Elgin, IL vs Round Lake Beach, IL
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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 30.8 min). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 113,310 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.8 |
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-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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