Harrison, NY 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.
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 200). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $118,293). Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+9.4 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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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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