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1. Overview - Life In South Elgin
2. Pros and Cons of Living In South Elgin
3. Crime In South Elgin
4. Cost of Living In South Elgin
5. Gender In South Elgin
6. Household Income For South Elgin
7. Education In South Elgin
8. Race & Ethnicity In South Elgin

South Elgin is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 23648 residents.. The poverty rate of South Elgin is 5.9%, which is 58% lower than national average. The typical household in South Elgin earns $99189 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 17.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in South Elgin, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of South Elgin remained 4.3%, which is 9% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In South Elgin, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in South Elgin is 105, which is 5% higher than national average. Median home value in South Elgin is $242700 , which is 6% higher than national average. While median income in South Elgin remained $99189, which is 47% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.

Jobs85%

Housing85%

Affordability80%

Safety90%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education80%

Commute50%

The overall crime rate in South Elgin, Illinois is 78% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of South Elgin is 83% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of South Elgin is 78% lower than national average. You have 1 in 1478 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 227 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Illinois	15	15	15	15	15
In USA	2539	2508	2124	2466	1930

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Illinois	14	7	14	14	13
In USA	2026	330	1086	1857	1478