Elgin, IL
3 neighborhoods · 124,298 residents · Illinois
B+
75/100
91
Safety Score
81
Affordability
$99K
Median Income
$272K
Median Home Value
Is Elgin, IL a Good Place to Live?
Elgin receives an overall livability grade of B+ (75/100), placing it among the better areas in Illinois. Safety scores A+ (91/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (81/100) with a median household income of $99,351 and median home values around $272,000.
About 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.3%. 77% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$1,409
Median Rent/mo
30.9%
College Educated
5.3%
Unemployment
77%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
124,298
Population
3
Zip Codes
Kane
County
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Neighborhoods in Elgin
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.