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Elgin
  • Town in Oklahoma

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade D
  12. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Elgin is a town in Oklahoma with a population of 3,498. Elgin is in Comanche County. Living in Elgin offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Elgin and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elgin are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$203,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,318
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    0
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    29.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    16%
  • 10-17 years
    16%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    22%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    7%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    38%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Elgin

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,451
National
$69,021

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