Newark, DE 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.

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $67,738). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.5). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 75.4 (#467)
Population 30,169 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $379,258
Median Household Income $67,738 $118,293
Average Commute 19.6 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 8.5 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+9.4
Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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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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