Lynn, MA 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.

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 15.7). Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 32). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $70,046).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 75.4 (#467)
Population 101,241 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $379,258
Median Household Income $70,046 $118,293
Average Commute 31.3 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 70 32
Crime Level 15.7 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+9.4
Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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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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