Elgin, IL vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 113,310 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.6 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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