Everett, MA vs South Elgin, 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.

Everett

65.8

#1607 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 32). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.5). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $77,796).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Everett, MA South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 65.8 (#1607) 75.4 (#467)
Population 50,318 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $640,422 $379,258
Median Household Income $77,796 $118,293
Average Commute 36.5 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 83 32
Crime Level 9.5 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+9.4
Everett, MA
D
65.8 Score

Everett, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$640,422

Population

50,318

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

83

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South Elgin, IL
C
75.4 Score

South Elgin, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$379,258

Population

24,277

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

32

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