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Crime in Elgin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elgin. Key points include:
There were 1,545 total crimes in Elgin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 1,368.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 266.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 1,102.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elgin is -35.41% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elgin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elgin / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,545 | 1,368.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 301 | 266.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 35 | 31.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 188 | 166.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,244 | 1,102.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 239 | 211.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 908 | 804.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 97 | 85.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elgin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elgin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elgin is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elgin is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elgin is $329,682.
The median income in Elgin is $90,282.
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elgin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elgin | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 110 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elgin, IL Weather
The average high in Elgin is 58.7° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 70.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.8 inches of precipitation each year with 31.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elgin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elgin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elgin
The current population in Elgin is 114,934. The population has increased 7.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114,934 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 114,106 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 114,190 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 114,156 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 112,062 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 112,653 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 113,023 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 112,628 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 111,919 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 112,105 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 110,906 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 109,825 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 109,513 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 108,681 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 106,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
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Elgin is:
34.9% White with 40,080 White residents.
5.2% African American with 5,962 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 288 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 7,570 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 639 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 4,422 Two Or More residents.
48.7% Hispanic with 55,973 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 48.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elgin
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Elgin is 49.0% female with 56,357 female residents.
Elgin is 51.0% male with 58,576 male residents.
| Gender | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Elgin completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Elgin completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Elgin completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Elgin completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Elgin completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Elgin completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Elgin completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elgin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elgin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elgin, Illinois
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3.0% of households in Elgin earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Elgin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Elgin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Elgin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Elgin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.6% of households in Elgin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Elgin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Elgin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Elgin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.9% of households in Elgin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
