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Elgin, OR
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Elgin, OR
At a Glance
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)
Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elgin residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,771. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,047 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,860. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,494/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.