Elgin 55 Below average
Elgin Livability #1,651 ranked city in Pennsylvania#23,411 ranked city in the USARanks better than 20% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Elgin

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Elgin transportation information

      Statistic Elgin Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute28min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work89.4%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.3%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home6.4%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Elgin, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).