Elgin, IL vs Fort Mill, SC
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.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 7.3). Fort Mill leads in median household income ($128,125 vs $85,998). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Fort Mill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.6 (#858) |
| Population | 113,310 | 33,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $529,805 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $128,125 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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