Plainfield, 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.
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in walk score (32 vs 20). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $118,293).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainfield, IL | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#535) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 47,448 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,279 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $143,064 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+9.4 |
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74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
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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