Living in Elgin, IL
Elgin SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
7
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Elgin, IL Crime Report
1,948
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,723.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-32.92%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Elgin, IL Cost Of Living
104
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Elgin, Illinois Info Snack
Elgin (/ldn/ EL-jin) is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located roughly 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Chicago, it lies along the Fox River. As of 2013, the city had a total population of 110,145, making it the eighth-largest city in Illinois.
Population
113,023
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
11.7%
Median Home
$177,500
Median Income
$67,029
Median Rent
$1,065
Elgin, IL Photos
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Rankings for Elgin in Illinois
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Map Of Elgin, IL
Population over time in Elgin
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 113,023 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 112,628 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 111,919 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 112,105 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 110,906 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 109,825 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 109,513 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 108,681 | 1.7% |
| 2009 | 106,837 | - |
| Crime/100k | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 207.9 | 404.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 2.7 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50.4 | 111.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 112.3 | 239.7 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1515.1 | 1932.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 152.1 | 306.7 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1286.9 | 1472.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 76.1 | 153.8 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
| Race | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 61.6% | 61.1% |
| African American | 5.5% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 17.0% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Elgin, Illinois
| Income | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% |
Gender in Elgin
| Gender | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
| Education | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
