South Elgin, IL vs St. Charles, 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.
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.2). St. Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 32). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $110,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Elgin, IL | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#467) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 24,277 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,258 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $118,293 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+9.4 |
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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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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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