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Elgin, QC
Quebec
Elgin is a small town in Quebec with a population of 389. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elgin receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Elgin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elgin is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Elgin is $224,000, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Elgin vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Elgin vs U.S. Average
Income: Elgin vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,200 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $804 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.6% |
| 306% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $224,000 |
| 21% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 0.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 86.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.8% |
| Housing Units | 185 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Elgin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0213°N, 74.2712°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 21.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |
Radio Stations near Elgin
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON | — | AAC |
Museums in Elgin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMANZO AND LAURA INGALLS WILDER ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5184831207 | $56,164 | |
| CHATEAUGAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5184976295 | ||
| FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 51 MILWAUKEE STREET | 5184832750 | |
| WESTVILLE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| Centre d'interprétation du site archéologique Droulers-Tsiionhiakwhata | ||||
| Musée Yves-Abran | ||||
| MUSO |
Libraries in Elgin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WEAD LIBRARY | 64 ELM STREET | 0.0 | 37,746 | |||
| CHATEAUGAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 4 JOHN ST. | 0.0 | 5,201 | |||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Lancaster Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Green Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elgin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone Farmers' Market | Rt. 11 Malone Airport | 06/11/2014 to 10/15/2014 | Wed: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | |||||
| Olde School Farmers Market | 1259 Washington Street |
Golf Courses in Elgin
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elgin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrasserie Maltéus |
Ski Resorts Near Elgin
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarbush | 87.0 | 16 | 1,240 | $83 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Loon Mountain | 50.0 | 12 | 930 | $73 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Whiteface-Lake Placid | 35.0 | 11 | 1,340 | $79 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Elgin
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| RT 11 (102863) | MTOWER | 50 |
Superfund Sites Near Elgin
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| REENERGY CHATEAUGAY LLC | 7019 ST RTE 374 | FRANKLIN |
Airports Near Elgin
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Adirondack Regional Airport | SLK | Medium Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Catalano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Northway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vasile Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Elgin
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Josephs ATRC - Malone Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 518-483-6566 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin
What is the population of Elgin?
Elgin has a population of 389 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 26.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.9% female and 55.1% male.
Is Elgin expensive to live in?
The median household income is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Elgin safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Elgin receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Elgin?
Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elgin?
The job market in Elgin faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $804. There are 12 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 38.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Elgin?
The median home value in Elgin is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 86.5%.
How are the schools in Elgin?
17.1% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Elgin?
The average commute in Elgin is 30 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 38.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Elgin?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin is 97.6% White, 2.4% Black or African American. 55.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 37.2% speak Spanish.