Elgin, IL vs Lake Jackson, 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
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.3 min). Lake Jackson leads in median household income ($89,215 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 113,310 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+19.7 |
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
View Elgin, IL →
C+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
View Lake Jackson, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Elgin for: