Elgin, IL vs The Colony, TX
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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 28). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.3). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 113,310 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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