Longview, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $61,003). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.3). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 83,236 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+9.4 |
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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