Population
Elgin
114,106
Downey
111,793
Median Income
Elgin
$88,316
Downey
$87,400
Home Value
Elgin
$252,400
Downey
$728,500
Rent
Elgin
$1,260
Downey
$1,892
Crime Rate
Elgin
2.67
Downey
4.40
Cost of Living
Elgin
135.5
Downey
176.3
Avg Temp
Elgin
N/A
Downey
N/A
Unemployment
Elgin
6.3%
Downey
5.8%
How Similar Are Elgin & Downey?
Downey is Elgin's #14 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elgin
114,106
Downey
111,793
Both cities have similar populations — Elgin at 114,106 and Downey at 111,793.
Violent Crime
Elgin
2.67
Downey
4.40
Downey has a 39% higher violent crime than Elgin.
Property Crime
Elgin
11.02
Downey
28.86
Downey's property crime is significantly higher than Elgin's — 62% difference.
Political Leaning
Elgin
28.4%
Downey
31.9%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Downey has a stronger Democratic lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Elgin
6.3%
Downey
5.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Elgin
$88,316
Downey
$87,400
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Elgin
$252,400
Downey
$728,500
Downey's home values is significantly higher than Elgin's — 65% difference.
Education
Elgin
16.9%
Downey
17.7%
Both cities have similar education — just a 5% difference.
Demographics
Elgin
45.4%
Downey
29.8%
Elgin has a 34% higher demographics than Downey.
Cost of Living
Elgin
135.5
Downey
176.3
Downey has a 23% higher cost of living than Elgin.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Elgin and Downey share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Elgin leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Elgin leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDElgin scores 153.8 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 267.3 in Downey. Elgin has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,601 in Downey (32% lower). Elgin has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $2,085 in Downey (24% lower).
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Housing Market — Elgin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDowney has a median home value of $728,500 vs $252,400 in Elgin (65% higher). Elgin has a owner-occupied of 71.5% compared to 50.7% in Downey. Elgin has a median rent of $1,260 vs $1,892 in Downey (33% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Elgin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElgin has a work from home of 11.6% compared to 8.3% in Downey. Elgin has a government sector of 49.1% compared to 42.9% in Downey. Downey has a poverty rate of 9.1% compared to 10.4% in Elgin.
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Crime & Safety — Elgin leads
Source: FBI UCRDowney has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.01 compared to 0.04 in Elgin. Elgin has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.31 compared to 1.55 in Downey. Elgin has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 11.02 compared to 28.86 in Downey.
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Schools & Education — Downey leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauDowney has a bachelor's degree or higher of 17.7% compared to 16.9% in Elgin. Downey has a high school diploma or higher of 35.0% compared to 33.6% in Elgin.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElgin has a population of 114,106, about 1x the size of Downey (111,793).
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Elgin
Downey
Healthcare — Elgin leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareElgin: 3.7 vs Downey: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Elgin: 4 vs Downey: 3 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElgin has a bicycle of 0.5% compared to 0.2% in Downey. Elgin has a work from home of 11.6% compared to 8.3% in Downey. Downey has a public transit of 2.9% compared to 1.8% in Elgin.
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