South Elgin, IL
Living in South Elgin
Bikeability32
Walkability19
Commute27
Public Transit41
Affordability34
Public Safety86
Airports92
Hospitals93
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office27%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$236kMedian Home Value-$1.8k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$322 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199942%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Elgin
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kane County19
Property Crime in South Elgin
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kane County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%
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 | 74 | 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 South Elgin
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Elgin, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Elgin, IL
Primrose School of South Elgin
2 miles, W
St Patrick School
2 miles, SW
St Laurence Elementary School
3 miles, N
St Edward Central Catholic High School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near South Elgin, IL
Judson University
5 miles, N
Wheaton College
14 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
14 miles, E
Aurora University
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Elgin, IL
Elgin Mental Health Center
2 miles, NE
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
3 miles, N
Advocate Sherman Hospital
6 miles, N
Delnor Community Hospital
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Elgin, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
21 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
32 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
43 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
69 miles, N