Pompano Beach, FL 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.
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 32). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1177) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 113,619 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,605 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+9.4 |
D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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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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