Fate, TX 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 35 min). South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 24,626 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+9.4 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that South Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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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
Midwest
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