Elgin, IL
Living in Elgin
Bikeability29
Walkability21
Commute36
Public Transit34
Affordability51
Public Safety71
Airports92
Hospitals94
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
113kPopulation+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
$69kMedian 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
$186kMedian Home Value-$27k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$929Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin, IL
St Thomas More Elementary School
0 miles, E
Highland Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Westminster Christian School
1 miles, NW
Harvest Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin, IL
Judson University
2 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
16 miles, SE
Wheaton College
16 miles, SE
Aurora University
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin, IL
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
0 miles, SW
Advocate Sherman Hospital
2 miles, N
Elgin Mental Health Center
3 miles, SE
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elgin, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
22 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
34 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
41 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
66 miles, N