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Elgin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
211 Population 144/sq mi density
$59,479 Median Income $27,739 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $159,518 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elgin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,479
21% below
$27,739 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $159,518
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 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)

Income
79%
Home Value
31%
Rent
93%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 1.6% (56% 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.

Safety & Crime

Elgin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,109/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,479
Per Capita$27,739
Unemployment1.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,109/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband75.0%
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.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.