Livability Score

55
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Preston Blackmon Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elgin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Elgin is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Elgin crime rates are 5,115 per 100k, which is 83% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
4,803 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
312 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment F

The median income in Elgin is $45,880 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,880
F
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
D-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A

Elgin home prices are $119,200 - which is 17% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$119,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
1%
C+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools D+

The Elgin graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
50%
F
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C
Elementary Schools (6) F
Mcdonald Green Elementary
A. R. Rucker Middle
High Schools (0) F
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ratings D+

Elgin has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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D+
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Elgin Area Facts

  • Elgin has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Elgin crime rates are 83% 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

      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