At a Glance
Median Income
$85,666
$40,935 per capita
Home Value
$267,900
Zillow: $274,902
Median Rent
$1,289/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 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 $85,666 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,935. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,830 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $267,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,902. Median rent is $1,289/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 926/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,996
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,531/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,666
Per Capita$40,935
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent$1,289
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$274,902
Housing Units3,666
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property926/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary239/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation560 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elgin was built in 1981.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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