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South Elgin, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Sebastian Y.

Moving to South Elgin with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for South Elgin? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of c...

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Lydia Morgan

What to expect moving to South Elgin?

I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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omaharider2020

Job market in South Elgin for tech?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $296,100, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Avery C.

Most overrated things about South Elgin

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in insurance and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think?

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Tyler J.

Housing market in South Elgin right now

Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Jack

Is South Elgin good for remote workers?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2010. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience?

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Tyler J.

Starting a business in South Elgin?

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $296,100 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $123,744, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Vivian Price

Anyone else love living in South Elgin?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.

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