Glenn Heights, TX vs South Elgin, 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.
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $87,686). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.4). Glenn Heights leads in cost of living index (100 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenn Heights, TX | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1263) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 18,793 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,753 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $87,686 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+9.4 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights is missing data for 1 metric that South Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Glenn Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,753
Population
18,793
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$87,686
Southwest
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C
75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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