Elgin, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

25,040 Population 20/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$43,108 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$255,123 home value, $1,078/mo rent

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elgin, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$43,108

43% below

$43,108 per capita

Home Value

$255,123

9% below

Median Rent

$1,078/mo

7% below

Bachelor's Degree+

50.0%

48% above

84.0% high school+

Unemployment

4.8%

32% above

Avg Temperature

46°F

282 sunny days/yr

Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elgin residents earn a median household income of $43,108 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,279 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elgin is $255,123 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,078/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Elgin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,040

Median Age40.6 yrs

Density20/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

Median Income$43,108

Per Capita$43,108

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

Home Value$255,123

Rent$1,078

Ownership65.0%

Housing Units10,016

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Sunny Days282/yr

Rain30.0 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.0%

High School+84.0%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.

24.0% work from home.

14.4% of residents are foreign-born.