Elgin, IL vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 13.2). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $50,749). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 113,310 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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