Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 32). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 75.4 (#467)
Population 85,793 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $379,258
Median Household Income $89,981 $118,293
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 47 32
Crime Level 11.1 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+9.4
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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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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