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Illinois
South Elgin
Population 24,217
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Illinois
Geneva
Population 21,258
South Elgin, IL vs Geneva, IL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | South Elgin, IL | Geneva, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,217 | 21,258 |
| Median Household Income | $127,203 | $144,341 |
| Median Rent | $1,640/mo | $1,768/mo |
| Median Home Value | $339,100 | $441,400 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 52.5% | 48.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% (county) | 4.7% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 123 | 137 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 560 | 762 |
| Median AQI | 45 | 45 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 226 | 226 |
| Summer Highs | 82°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 17°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 46 in/yr | 46 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 5.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 16.6 | 12.8 |
| College Degree Rate | 37.7% | 63.8% |
| Foreign-Born % | 16.7% | 5.3% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +7.5% | -1.1% |
South Elgin, IL
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.