At a Glance
Median Income
$81,739
$33,811 per capita
Home Value
$243,600
Zillow: $298,206
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elgin residents earn a median household income of $81,739 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,811. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,708 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,206. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 213/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,560
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,739
Per Capita$33,811
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$6,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,600
Rent$1,206
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$298,206
Housing Units1,309
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property213/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,279 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Elgin was founded in 1902.
The median home in Elgin was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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