Highland, IN 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.7 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $74,991). Highland leads in walk score (48 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 23,525 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+9.4 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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