At a Glance
Median Income
$88,316
$36,037 per capita
Home Value
$252,400
Zillow: $323,259
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
267 sunny days/yr
How Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elgin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $88,316 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,037. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $252,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,259. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,275/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population114,106
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,989/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,316
Per Capita$36,037
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,400
Rent$1,260
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$323,259
Housing Units39,728
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,275/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days267/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation817 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Elgin was founded in 1835.
The median home in Elgin was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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