Elgin Township, IL
Living in Elgin Township
Bikeability29
Walkability22
Commute36
Public Transit32
Affordability50
Public Safety78
Airports92
Hospitals94
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
104kPopulation+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
$71kMedian 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
$193kMedian Home Value-$23k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$933Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin Township, IL
St Thomas More Elementary School
1 miles, N
St Laurence Elementary School
1 miles, E
Highland Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
St Edward Central Catholic High School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin Township, IL
Judson University
3 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
15 miles, E
Wheaton College
16 miles, SE
Aurora University
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin Township, IL
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
1 miles, NW
Elgin Mental Health Center
2 miles, SE
Advocate Sherman Hospital
3 miles, N
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elgin Township, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
21 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
33 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
42 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
67 miles, N