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Elgin, IL
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Population: 114,156
Home Price: $206,800
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Overview
Elgin is a midsize city in the state of Illinois with a population of 114,156. Elgin has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Elgin, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,673
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$79,757
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Median Age
35.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Male
50.7%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
49.3%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Elgin
Illinois
United States
White
54.7%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.2%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.9%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
5.4%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
22.7%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$206,800
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$721
$801
Family Households
52.2%
52.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.8%
23.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
70.0%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
30.0%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Elgin
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.1%
24.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.6%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.4%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
21.4%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
22.7%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.9
2.2
3.0
Rape
37.5
43.2
38.0
Robbery
60.7
33.2
40.7
Assault
99.9
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Elgin
Illinois
United States
Burglary
157.9
246.4
336.1
Theft
1065.9
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
50.8
122.7
167.1
Arson
2.7
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elgin, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
mexican food
hot dog
beer
pizza
red wine
comfort food
fine dining
hot dogs
mexican
catering company
craft beer
wine
agricultural products
cheese
fried chicken
chicken sandwich
garlic bread
restaurant
ice cream
chicago sports
high school football
football
news #uncommitted #ncaa
baseball
college football
naia nccaa
video games
sports teams
little league
avid sports
fantasy football
youth sports
music rbsoul
basketball
hockey player
pro wrestling
golf
wrestling
health fitness
inspired by
fine art
art gallery
library
photography
posters
local artists
wombo dream
poetry
creative writing
nature
creative
englishcreative writing
photographic
literature
cartooning
comics
arts culture
collection
studio
video games
sports cards
single dad
health fitness
fighting games
books
tv shows
horror movies
photography
disc golf
fitness
autistic bisexual
fast cars
scifi
nascar
pop hiphoprap
gaming
collector
bikes
comics
sports
radio show
indie music
music rbsoul
pro wrestling
radio host
marketing
classic rock
tv shows
media platform
special events
award winning
tv
photography
government politics
digital marketing
pop culture
content provider
cinematographer director
radio showpodcast
sports
fire pit
summer
space
special events
fine dining
photography
clean air
winter
nature
snapping pictures
beach
backpacking
mountains
pool
arts
hiking
facilities
campfires
camping hiking
home depot
post office
old navy
black friday
gift shop
extra storage
record store
gas stations
gas station
restaurant
stores across
cocktail bar
holiday gifts
gift boxes
grocery store
gift ideas
ebay
shopping destination
salvage yard
shopping cart
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