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Elgin, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Cora H.

Things that make Elgin unique

Just moved here 11 months ago and Rent is about $1,289/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $267,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,289 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and out...

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Donald A.

Commute times in Elgin -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and With a population of 10,996, Elgin is a small town. Rent is about $1,289/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. ...

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Rylee Williams

How is Elgin for outdoor activities?

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $85,666 in Elgin. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Elgin sits at 76.4 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 10,996 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no suga...

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Donald A.

Should I move to Elgin or stay in Phoenix?

I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,289 for rent here. Household incomes average around $85,666 in Elgin. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People ...

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urban_alice55

Internet providers in Elgin?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Elgin sits at 76.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $267,900, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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urban_alice55

Should I move to Elgin or stay in St. Louis?

Hey, Household incomes average around $85,666 in Elgin. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dep...

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urban_alice55

Dog-friendly places in Elgin?

Random thought, I'm a 28-year-old software engineer and Homes are going for about $267,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I...

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Rylee Williams

Healthcare options in Elgin?

Hey folks, I work in tech and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Elgin sits at 76.4 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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