Elgin Township, IL

Living in Elgin Township

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 22
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 57
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Schools 11
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Residents

104k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$193k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$933 Median Monthly Rent +$180 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elgin Township

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kane County19

Property Crime in Elgin Township

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kane County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elgin Township, IL

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Elgin Township, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Elgin Township, IL

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Judson University
3 miles, NE
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Wheaton College
16 miles, SE
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Aurora University
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elgin Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Elgin Township, IL

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