Elgin
- City in Illinois
City
Elgin
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Illinois
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 335 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$186,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,069
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Elgin Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault99.9national 282.7
- Murder0.9national 6.1
- Rape37.5national 40.7
- Robbery60.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary157.9national 500.1
- Theft1,065.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft50.8national 284
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Working in Elgin
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,041
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Elgin Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 335 reviews
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Having been born in Elgin, I love the community of friends I have been able to form, along with the various attractions offered throughout the city! Nearly every year, my family and I participate in the annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot, and have enjoyed walking or running.
My favorite places to go are the Gail Borden Public Library, and Rakow Branch Public Library: both wonderful to find interesting books to read, or to meet up with friends for studying or any event being held!
Although some people don't see much to do around here, I'm always able to find something to do, and the distance from this city to neighboring ones is always convenient.
My favorite places to go are the Gail Borden Public Library, and Rakow Branch Public Library: both wonderful to find interesting books to read, or to meet up with friends for studying or any event being held!
Although some people don't see much to do around here, I'm always able to find something to do, and the distance from this city to neighboring ones is always convenient.
I love Elgin! I grew up here and have seen the city grow in their "look." The riverwalks are beautiful and the perfect place to go for a jog, fish or go on an evening stroll with loved ones. The downtown food is delicious! The diversity of the food is pretty good and complimented by great coffee. The only thing downtown Elgin does not have is a place for teens to hangout, besides that it is well put together and on it's way to getting better.
This City is wonderful! My young family and I have lived here for a year and a half and I am very pleased with what we have been discovering. The downtown area is AMAZING, there are so many restaurants and cafes to go to! You can't beat the riverwalk and the library which is also on the river. My block is very quiet, all of the neighbors know each other. I can walk to the downtown area and also walk to a local nature preserve so I am happy to have the best of both worlds! Lots of things for kids to do and see, an overall wonderful place!