Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Almar Elgin Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Blue Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Fox River Trolley Museum
Museum
Elgin Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bartlett Nature Center
Museum
Marcus Elgin Cinema
Cinema
Hawthorne Hills Nature Center
Museum
Elgin Fire Barn Number 5 Museum
Museum
Medusa’s Chicago
Nightclub
Hemmens Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (17) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Wee-Dee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Spirel’s
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Pita BBQ
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Village Tavern
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Blackjack's Gentlemen's Club
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
YWCA
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Butera
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fruitful Yield Natural Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets
Grocery Store
Elgin Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
La Roca
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Jim Hansen Park
Park
Sugar Creek Preserve
Park
Ralph E. Tredup Park West
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Ralph E Tredup Park East
Park
Unknown Name
Park
County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
SEBA Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Blackhawk Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Fox Meadow Park
Park
Panton Mill Park
Park
Fox Meadow Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pickeral Point Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Robert Sperry Park
Park
Shops (18) F
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Bicycle
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Village Pedaler
Bicycle
Kohl's
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Lumber Liquidators
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Menards
Home Improvement
Lucid Salon
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ziegler's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in South Elgin.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Spring & Lynn
Bus Stop
1115 West Spring Street
Bus Stop
Spring & Renee
Bus Stop
Spring & McLean
Bus Stop
Spring & McLean
Bus Stop
Spring & Lexington/Martin
Bus Stop
Spring & Hobart/Kingsport
Bus Stop
Spring & Hobart/Kingsport
Bus Stop
Spring & Collins
Bus Stop
Spring & Collins
Bus Stop
Hopps & Foxmoor/Cottonwood
Bus Stop
La Fox & Prairie
Bus Stop
La Fox & Prairie
Bus Stop
Hopps & Foxmoor/Cottonwood
Bus Stop
La Fox & Kane
Bus Stop
La Fox & Quarry
Bus Stop
La Fox & Quarry
Bus Stop
Hopps & Umbdenstock
Bus Stop
Hopps & Umbdenstock
Bus Stop
La Fox & Melrose
Bus Stop
Bowes & Crispin
Bus Stop
Randall & Gyorr
Bus Stop
Randall & Gyorr
Bus Stop
La Fox & Arthur
Bus Stop
La Fox & Beck
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in South Elgin is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

South Elgin crime rates are 608 per 100k, which is 69% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
508 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
100 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in South Elgin is $99,189 - which is 68% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$99,189 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Elgin Fire Department
Fire Station
South Elgin Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
VioletXreek Family Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District No. 2
Fire Station
Elgin Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Fox River & Countryside Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Illinois State Police District 2
Police
Elgin Mental Health Center
Hospital
Elgin Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Elgin Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Ascension Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin
Hospital
Elgin Police Department
Police
Elgin Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

South Elgin home prices are $242,700 - which is 39% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$242,700 A
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The South Elgin graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Willard Elem School
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Clinton Elem School
Primrose School Of South Elgin
Otter Creek Elem School
Anderson Elem School
Corron Elementary School
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Lowrie Elem School
St Laurence Elementary School
Washington Elem School
Garfield Elem School
Hillcrest Elem School
Huff Elem School
Nature Ridge Elem School
Highland Elem School
Ferson Creek School
St Thomas More Elementary School
St Mary School
Highland Christian Academy
St John'S Lutheran School
Channing Memorial Elem School
Institute Of Islamic Education
High Schools (1) F
South Elgin High School
St Charles North High School
Larkin High School
St Edward Central Catholic High School
Central School Program
Gifford St Regional Safe Sch Prog
Dream Academy
Phoenix
Dream Academy
Institute Of Islamic Education
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ratings A+

South Elgin has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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South Elgin Area Facts

  • South Elgin has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Elgin crime rates are 69% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in South Elgin is 17% higher than the Illinois average

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Best of the city and the country! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) South Elgin is located just south of Elgin, Illinois and is a far west suburb of Chicago. The city is known for being excellent for families by having a great public school system and having well-policed and safe neighborhoods. South Elgin has a community feeling, being that more ...Read More rural towns are nearby since South Elgin is located between city and country. It is one of the best areas in the Chicago region to buy a home because although house prices can be reasonable to high, the property taxes are significantly lower than what you'd find in places like Cook County.

The shopping and nightlife in South Elgin is good, and the dining options are plentiful. South Elgin is a very culturally diverse community with many chances to have new exposures to different cultures. South Elgin is among Chicago's upper middle-class suburbs (as is Elgin to the north) and is proud of that status.

Overall, South Elgin is of course an excellent place to raise a family and a great choice for anyone looking for a safe community located between the city and country. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Jim Hansen Park
      Sugar Creek Preserve
      Ralph E. Tredup Park West
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ralph E Tredup Park East
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Fox River Trolley Museum
      Elgin Bowling Lanes
      Bartlett Nature Center
      Marcus Elgin Cinema
      Hawthorne Hills Nature Center
      Elgin Fire Barn Number 5 Museum
      Medusa’s Chicago
      Hemmens Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      McDonald's
      Unknown Name
      Wee-Dee's
      Burger King
      Spirel’s
      Panera Bread
      Firehouse Subs

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Elgin? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in South Elgin.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Elgin? The cost of living in South Elgin is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
      South Elgin
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Elgin? South Elgin crime rates are 608, which are 69% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      608 per 100k people

      74% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 165

      74% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Elgin? The median income in South Elgin is $99,189 which is 68% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $99,18979% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,64840% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Elgin home prices? South Elgin home prices are $242,700 - which is 39% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $242,70031% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49658% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      28% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Elgin have good schools? The South Elgin graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      25:1

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Elgin a good place to live? South Elgin has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      1 total surveys

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