At a Glance
Median Income
$53,661
$41,249 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
Zillow: $245,696
Median Rent
$675/mo
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
15.5% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $53,661 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,249. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,696. Median rent is $675/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
18.9% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population620
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density849/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,661
Per Capita$41,249
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent$675
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$245,696
Housing Units377
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,930 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elgin was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.