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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elgin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      River Park
      City Park
      Lincoln Park
      Montauk State Preserve

      Entertainment

      Clermont Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elgin? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elgin.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elgin? The cost of living in Elgin is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Elgin
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elgin? Elgin crime rates are 1,793, which are 16% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,793 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56  

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Elgin? The median income in Elgin is $72,740 which is 11% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $72,74011% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,1115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Elgin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elgin home prices? Elgin home prices are $149,834 - which is 38% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $149,83454% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73049% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Elgin have good schools? The Elgin graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      78%

      62% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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