At a Glance
Home Value
$114,100
Zillow: $151,891
Violent Crime
477/100K
2,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Elwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elwin a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elwin is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,891. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Elwin reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,992/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Elwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elwin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans33.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,606
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
Home Value$114,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$151,891
Housing Units32
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property2,992/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Elwin was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (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.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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