Greenbelt, MD 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.

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 17.8). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $82,019). Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 75.4 (#467)
Population 24,360 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $379,258
Median Household Income $82,019 $118,293
Average Commute 32.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 41 32
Crime Level 17.8 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+9.4
Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

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South Elgin, IL
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

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