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Elgin, PA

Pennsylvania

Elgin is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 211. Residents earn $59,479 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
211 Population 144/sq mi density
$59,479 Median Income $27,739 per capita
$88,600 Home Value
$1,083 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,479 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,479
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,600
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population211
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,479
Per Capita$27,739
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,726M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units83
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,400 ft (427 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries5

Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elgin is $59,479, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elgin is $88,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 114.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elgin has a population of 211 with a density of 144 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

211
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%
Female 38.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Elgin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elgin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elgin is $59,479, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Elgin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,479
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,739
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$60,871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)910
County GDP$1,726M

Business (County)

Restaurants71
Healthcare111
Retail107
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Elgin is $88,600, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,600
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Housing Units83
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,496
28% above US avg
Effective Rate5.07%
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall114.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,400 ft (427 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates41.9070°N, 79.7465°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants71
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Nearby Cities

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