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Elgin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
55
Population
275/sq mi density
$24,250
Median Income
$18,340 per capita
$17,900
Home Value
$42,548 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,114
Violent Crime/100K
7,526 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$24,250 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$17,900
94% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
39
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$17,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$42,548
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $17,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $42,548 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 39 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |