3 km
2 mi

Livability Score

70
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Clermont Museum
Museum
River Park
Park
City Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Montauk State Preserve
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elgin.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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The cost of living in Elgin is 75/100 - which is 16% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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Elgin crime rates are 2,003 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,677 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
326 crimes per 100k
C-
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The median income in Elgin is $49,659 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$49,659
F
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Elgin Fire Department
Fire Station
Clermont Police Department
Police
Clermont Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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Elgin home prices are $82,200 - which is 38% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$82,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
4%
B-
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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The Elgin graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
78%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Valley Elementary
Valley Elementary School
North Fayette-Valley Middle School
North Fayette Valley Middle School
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      River Park
      City Park
      Lincoln Park
      Montauk State Preserve

      Entertainment

      Clermont Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elgin? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elgin.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors