Population
Elgin
114,106
South Fulton
109,157
Median Income
Elgin
$88,316
South Fulton
$81,798
Home Value
Elgin
$252,400
South Fulton
$270,600
Rent
Elgin
$1,260
South Fulton
$1,607
Crime Rate
Elgin
2.67
South Fulton
N/A
Cost of Living
Elgin
135.5
South Fulton
131.9
Avg Temp
Elgin
N/A
South Fulton
N/A
Unemployment
Elgin
6.3%
South Fulton
7.4%
How Similar Are Elgin & South Fulton?
South Fulton is Elgin's #9 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elgin
114,106
South Fulton
109,157
Both cities have similar populations — Elgin at 114,106 and South Fulton at 109,157.
Political Leaning
Elgin
28.4%
South Fulton
27.0%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 5% difference.
Unemployment
Elgin
6.3%
South Fulton
7.4%
South Fulton has a 14% higher unemployment than Elgin.
Median Income
Elgin
$88,316
South Fulton
$81,798
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Elgin
$252,400
South Fulton
$270,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 7% difference.
Education
Elgin
16.9%
South Fulton
25.0%
South Fulton has a 33% higher education than Elgin.
Demographics
Elgin
45.4%
South Fulton
3.6%
Elgin's demographics is significantly higher than South Fulton's — 92% difference.
Cost of Living
Elgin
135.5
South Fulton
131.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Elgin and South Fulton share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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South Fulton
Cost of Living & Affordability — South Fulton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSouth Fulton scores 123.5 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 135.0 in Elgin. Elgin has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $1,660 in South Fulton (5% lower). South Fulton scores 112.5 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 117.5 in Elgin.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Fulton has a median property tax of $2,037 vs $6,115 in Elgin (200% lower). Elgin has a vacancy rate of 3.1% compared to 7.2% in South Fulton. Elgin has a median rent of $1,260 vs $1,607 in South Fulton (22% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Elgin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElgin has a government sector of 49.1% compared to 38.0% in South Fulton. South Fulton has a work from home of 16.4% compared to 11.6% in Elgin. Elgin has a unemployment rate of 6.3% compared to 7.4% in South Fulton.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — South Fulton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSouth Fulton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 25.0% compared to 16.9% in Elgin. South Fulton has a high school diploma or higher of 40.3% compared to 33.6% in Elgin.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElgin has a population of 114,106, about 1x the size of South Fulton (109,157).
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Elgin
South Fulton
Healthcare — Elgin leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareElgin: 3.7 vs South Fulton: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Elgin: 4 vs South Fulton: 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 0.0% in South Fulton. South Fulton has a public transit of 4.1% compared to 1.8% in Elgin. South Fulton has a work from home of 16.4% compared to 11.6% in Elgin.
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