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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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Preston Blackmon Park
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elgin.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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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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Elgin crime rates are 5,306 per 100k, which is 99% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
4,682 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
624 crimes per 100k C+
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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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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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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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The Elgin graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Mcdonald Green Elementary
A. R. Rucker Middle
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Elgin has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes 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 99% 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elgin? The cost of living in Elgin is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
      Elgin
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elgin? Elgin crime rates are 5,306, which are 99% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      5,306 per 100k people

      133% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      133% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Elgin? The median income in Elgin is $45,880 which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,88017% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,43321% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      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

      A Housing

      What are Elgin home prices? Elgin home prices are $119,200 - which is 17% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $119,20035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62734% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Elgin have good schools? The Elgin graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Elgin a good place to live? Elgin has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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