Illinois · Metropolitan Area
South Elgin is a small city in Illinois with a population of 23,984. Residents earn $123,744 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. South Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Elgin is $123,744, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places South Elgin among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in South Elgin is $296,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,619 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Elgin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,065 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
South Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,744 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,140 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,855 |
| County GDP | $37,058M |
| Restaurants | 1,068 |
| Healthcare | 1,260 |
| Retail | 1,423 |
| Manufacturing | 790 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,298 |
| 166% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $296,100 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $359,789 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 2.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,619 |
| 39% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,298 |
| 166% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,046/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,260 |
| Total Violent | 116.9/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 4.5/100K |
| Robbery | 9.0/100K |
| Assault | 103.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,065.3/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 121.4/100K |
| Theft | 930.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9903°N, 88.3143°W |
| County FIPS | 17089 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,260 |
| Restaurants | 1,068 |
| Retail Stores | 1,423 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |