Elgin, IL vs Hialeah Gardens, FL
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
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $58,497). Hialeah Gardens leads in walk score (50 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Hialeah Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 70.8 (#1055) |
| Population | 113,310 | 22,286 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $423,216 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $58,497 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.4 |
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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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C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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