Parma Heights, OH 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.
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Parma Heights leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $57,197). Parma Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parma Heights, OH | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.7 (#21) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 20,431 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,246 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $57,197 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+9.4 |
B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
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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