At a Glance
Median Income
$74,167
$32,360 per capita
Home Value
$177,700
Zillow: $293,948
Median Rent
$744/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
4,715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
310 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $74,167 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,360. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,948. Median rent is $744/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,715/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,258
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density2,091/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,167
Per Capita$32,360
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$37,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,700
Rent$744
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$293,948
Housing Units708
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property4,715/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault372/100K
Burglary434/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Elgin was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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