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Elgin, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
389 Population 15/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $41,800 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Elgin, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,200
24% below
$41,800 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
21% below
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
21.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
16.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
264 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
76%
Home Value
79%
Rent
56%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elgin residents earn a median household income of $57,200 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,800. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elgin is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.1% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 21.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Elgin has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population389
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$41,800
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty16.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

A
Home Value$224,000
Rent$647
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation210 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

38.5% work from home.