Elgin, IL vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 43). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 113,310 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $330,955
Median Household Income $85,998 $54,731
Average Commute 28.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 43 74
Crime Level 7.3 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+32.6
Elgin, IL
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

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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