Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Elgin is a large city in Illinois with a population of 114,106. Residents earn $88,316 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elgin is $88,316, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elgin is $252,400, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Elgin is below the national average at 200 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,806 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 53.1% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| 250% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,316 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Census Median | $252,400 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,259 |
| Median List Price | $348,700 |
| Median List Price | $348,700 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 61 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 196 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,260 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,736 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 199.8/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.7/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.6/100K |
| Robbery | 58.8/100K |
| Assault | 96.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,805.7/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 270.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,459.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.0/100K |
| Arson | 13.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0390°N, 88.3257°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.0% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Total Area | 38.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 23 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 25 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |