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Elgin, SC
B+
Population: 2,876
Home Price: $139,600
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Overview
Elgin is a small town in the state of South Carolina with a population of 2,876. Elgin has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
27.3 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Elgin, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,842
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,152
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
47.4
43.0
42.3
Gender
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Male
48.3%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.7%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
White
62.9%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
27.6%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.7%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.7%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$139,600
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$651
$658
$801
Family Households
61.9%
61.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.8%
25.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
85.8%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
14.2%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
22.6%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.5%
34.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.7%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
51.7%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.8%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
13.1
3.0
Rape
0.0
42.6
38.0
Robbery
0.0
97.8
40.7
Assault
372.2
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
Elgin
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
434.2
650.7
336.1
Theft
4218.4
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
62.0
252.9
167.1
Arson
0.0
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elgin, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
ice cream
mexican food
barbecue
hot wings
sweet treats
delicious
malasadas
mcdonalds
beer
chili doritos
chili
meat
tastes
cooking
fried steak
pickles
craft beer
flavors
ingredients
high school football
gamecock
video games
football
college football
ncaa
college basketball
basketball
ncaa football nfl
baseball
nba ncaa
softball
coaches
golf
recruiting
athlete
nfl
nascar
dirt racing
dirt track racing
inspired by
nft
amazing artwork
textile
artists
collection
poster
nature
drawing
library
fashion
jewelry
poetry
creation
archaeology
artifacts
pottery
philanthropy
painting
craft
spending time
video games
single dad
fps games
side hustle
nascar
disc golf
hunting
hunting fishing
fishing
youtuber
computers
anime
gaming
bodybuilding
jeeps
books
pc gaming
camping
outdoors
sports
ncaa football nfl
tv
hip hop
nfl mlb
educational
marshall thundering herd
arts
fashion
gaming
streetwear
technology science
booking
hollywood
theme park
corporate
studio
sporting events
promotions
broadcasting
sports
summer
space
fire pits
beach
recreatio
hunting
fishing
facility
nature
arts
pool
winter
backyard
camping
mountains
frisbee
enrichment
mountain
landscaping
black friday
post office
free shipping
christmas shopping
gift card
gift cards
online shopping
gift shop
shopping trip
pharmacy
amazon
canned cat
shipping
mcdonalds
grocery shopping
goodwill
pre order
walmart
dollar tree
cafes
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