Elgin, IL vs Harrison, NJ
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
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 38.2 min). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 135). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 113,310 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison 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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58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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