Elgin, IL vs Fort Worth, TX
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 Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $66,277). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 113,310 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+5.1 |
C-
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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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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