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Elgin Area Facts

  • Elgin has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Elgin crime rates are 99% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Elgin is 4% lower than the South Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Preston Blackmon Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elgin? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elgin.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elgin? The cost of living in Elgin is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
      Elgin
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elgin? Elgin crime rates are 5,306, which are 99% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      5,306 per 100k people

      133% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19  

      133% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Elgin? The median income in Elgin is $45,880 which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,88017% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,43321% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elgin a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Elgin home prices? Elgin home prices are $119,200 - which is 17% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $119,20035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62734% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Elgin have good schools? The Elgin graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Elgin a good place to live? Elgin has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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