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Elgin, OR
B+
Population: 1,520
Home Price: $143,900
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Elgin is a small town in the state of Oregon with a population of 1,520. Elgin has a dry summer and wet winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Elgin, OR
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,798
$33,120
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,903
$65,882
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
8.5%
10.5%
Age
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Median Age
44.9
45.3
42.3
Gender
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Male
49.6%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
50.4%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Elgin
Oregon
United States
White
94.9%
86.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.9%
2.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
1.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.8%
6.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Median Home Price
$143,900
$295,742
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$913
$801
Family Households
47.9%
47.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.2%
33.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.3%
72.4%
72.9%
Renters
28.7%
27.6%
27.1%
Education
Elgin
Oregon
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.5%
6.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
44.0%
44.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
31.7%
26.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.0%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.7%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Mathematics
29.5%
36.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.0%
52.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Murder
NA
2.5
3.0
Rape
NA
39.8
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.5
40.7
Assault
NA
157.0
188.5
Property Crime
Elgin
Oregon
United States
Burglary
NA
292.7
336.1
Theft
NA
1911.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
193.3
167.1
Arson
NA
19.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elgin, OR
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
nutritional
sushi
burger
bbq
wine
chicken wings
footy
wrestling
premier league
major league
ufc
athletic
scifi nerd
tv
journalism
films
hollywood
sports
mountains
beach
sports
summer
merch
ebay
pickup
shipping
grocery store
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