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.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Clermont Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
River Park
Park
City Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Montauk State Preserve
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elgin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

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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crime C-

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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employment C

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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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Elgin Fire Department
Fire Station
Clermont Police Department
Police
Clermont Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

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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schools A-

The Elgin graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
78% A-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Valley Elementary
Valley Elementary School
North Fayette-Valley Middle School
North Fayette Valley Middle School
High Schools (0) F
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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+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elgin? The cost of living in Elgin is 75/100 - which is 16% lower than Iowa.
      Elgin
      75

      25% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elgin? Elgin crime rates are 2,003, which are 16% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,003 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Elgin? The median income in Elgin is $49,659 which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $49,65910% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,0664% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Elgin home prices? Elgin home prices are $82,200 - which is 38% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $82,20055% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $48649% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Elgin have good schools? The Elgin graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      78%

      62% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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