South Elgin, IL
1 neighborhoods · 23,931 residents · Illinois
A
84/100
95
Safety Score
86
Affordability
$118K
Median Income
$284K
Median Home Value
Is South Elgin, IL a Good Place to Live?
South Elgin receives an overall livability grade of A (84/100), placing it among the better areas in Illinois. Safety scores A+ (95/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (86/100) with a median household income of $118,484 and median home values around $284,400.
About 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.4%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 39.
$1,637
Median Rent/mo
37.4%
College Educated
3.4%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
39
Median Age
23,931
Population
1
Zip Codes
Kane
County
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Neighborhoods in South Elgin
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60177Kane Co. | 84 A | 95 | 86 | $118K | $284K | 23,931 |
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.