North Aurora, IL 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.
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in walk score (32 vs 21). North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $104,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Aurora, IL | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#759) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 19,022 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,737 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $104,547 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+9.4 |
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73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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