At a Glance
Median Income
$88,289
$25,838 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $216,789
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
17.2% 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+
3.5 / 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 $88,289 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,838. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,789. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
1.9% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,289
Per Capita$25,838
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$216,789
Housing Units47
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,043/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation814 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elgin was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.