Elgin, IL

Living in Elgin

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 21
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 57
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Schools 16
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Residents

113k Population +5.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black6%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value -$27k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$929 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$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%
Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas87%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elgin

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kane County19

Property Crime in Elgin

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kane County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%

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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elgin, IL

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Elgin, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Elgin, IL

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Judson University
2 miles, NE
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Wheaton College
16 miles, SE
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Aurora University
20 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elgin, IL

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Airports

Airports near Elgin, IL

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