At a Glance
Median Income
$59,479
$27,739 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $159,518
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $59,479 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,739. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,518. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
15.3% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,479
Per Capita$27,739
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$1,083
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$159,518
Housing Units83
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,400 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elgin was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.