Elgin, IL vs Hanover Park, 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.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Hanover Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.3). Hanover Park leads in walk score (46 vs 43). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Hanover Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 76.9 (#296) |
| Population | 113,310 | 36,165 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $338,429 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $88,460 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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