College Station, TX vs 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.3 min). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $52,397). College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 125,192 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+42.0 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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