Introduction
About Elgin, Illinois

Located in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, Elgin is one of the oldest cities in northern Illinois. With its rich heritage, Elgin provides home buyers with many historic residences in well-established neighborhoods as well as contemporary single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. Downtown loft-style living is also thriving in Elgin as warehouses have been converted into customized spaces that allow homeowners full access to the area’s nightlife and dining. Elgin contains 1,200 acres of park land in addition to sports fields, indoor fitness centers for year-round activities, a competitive golf course, and 36 miles of trails that border the Fox River. In addition to a selection of restaurants that spans the globe as well as exciting downtown shopping options, Elgin is home to the Grand Victoria Casino, a nationally famous symphony, and numerous fine theater companies.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 105,534
Population Density 4,221 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 52,289
Male Population 53,245
Median Age 30.47 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 79%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College JUDSON COLLEGE
Distance to JUDSON COLLEGE 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 33,917
Family Households 23,563
Average Family Size 3.81
Average Household Income $63,640
Median Household Income $65,427
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 79%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.57
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.64
Personal Crime Risk (County) 2.27
Murder Risk (County) 2.31
Rape Risk (County) 1.82
Robbery Risk 2.92
Assault Risk (County) 2.08
Property Risk (County) 1.33
Burglary Risk (County) 1.00
Larceny Risk (County) 1.20
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.53

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83° F
Average January Low Temperature 10.9° F
Annual Precipitation 37.22 inches
Air Pollution Index 111% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.5%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO O'HARE INTL
Distance to CHICAGO O'HARE INTL 20 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A)
Distance to KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A) 11 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
LARKIN CENTERSPECIAL EDUCATION515 SPORTS WAY, ELGIN, IL 60123
CENTRAL SCHOOL PROGRAMSSPECIAL EDUCATION355 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
HAMILTON ACADEMYSPECIAL EDUCATION665 TOLLGATE RD SUITE D, ELGIN, IL 60123
PRAIRE KNOLLES MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8225 NESLERN RD, ELGIN, IL 60124
OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICESK - 12665 TAILGATE RD STE A, ELGIN, IL 60123
INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATIONK - 121048 BLUFF CT BLVD, ELGIN, IL 60120
ABBOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 9949 VAN ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 9225 S LIBERTY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
LARSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 9665 DUNDEE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120
KIMBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 9451 N MCLEAN BLVD, ELGIN, IL 60123
GIFFORD STREET HIGH SCHOOL7 - 1246 S GIFFORD ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
ST EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12335 LOCUST ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN ACADEMY9 - 12220 DIVISION ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121475 LARKIN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121200 MAROON DR, ELGIN, IL 60120
NLU ELGIN CAMPUSADULT EDUCATION620 TOLLGATE RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53701 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD, ELGIN, IL 60124
PRAIRIEVIEW GRADE SCHOOLK - 510 N 630 NESLER RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6510 FRANKLIN BLVD, ELGIN, IL 60120
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6258 LOVELL ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
CHANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 663 S CHANNING ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
LOWRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6264 OAK ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
CENTURY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61235 BRAEBURN DR, ELGIN, IL 60123
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6819 W CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6190 N MELROSE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61855 ROHRSSEN RD, ELGIN, IL 60120
LORDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6323 WAVERLY DR, ELGIN, IL 60120
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 680 N AIRLITE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61220 DUNDEE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120
HARRIET GIFFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6240 S CLIFTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 8103 S GIFFORD ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
LARKIN CENTER SCHOOLK - 12515 SPARTAN DR, ELGIN, IL 60123
CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6655 N AIRLITE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62701 HOPPS RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6420 MAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6801 HASTINGS ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
SUMMIT ACADEMY ELGIN CAMPUSK - 8333 W RIVER RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
ST LAURENCE SCHOOLK - 8572 STANDISH ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
FOX RIVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLK - 81600 DUNDEE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 8109 N SPRING ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOLK - 81625 W HIGHLAND AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 8274 DIVISION ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
HARVEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 81000 RANDALL RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 82250 W HIGHLAND AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
DA VINCI ACADEMYK - 837W080 HOPPS RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 81111 VAN ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
EINSTEIN ACADEMYK - 12747 DAVIS RD, ELGIN, IL 60123
ELGIN ACADEMYK - 12350 PARK ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 122700 W HIGHLAND AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
ILLINOIS PARK CNTR - EARLY LEARNINGPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN1350 WING ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAMCORE BANK250 DUNDEE AVE ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSASSOCIATED BANK16 N SPRING ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSCHARTER ONE3 CLOCK TOWER PLZ ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSCHASE24 E CHICAGO ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSCHASE500 N SHADY OAKS DR ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSELGIN FINANCIAL SAVINGS BANK850 SUMMIT ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSELGIN STATE BANK445 SUMMIT ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK113 E HIGHLAND AVE ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK525 WAVERLY DR ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK28 N GROVE AVE ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK850 SUMMIT ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSUNION NATIONAL BANK101 E CHICAGO ST ELGIN, IL 60120
BANKSAMCORE BANK170 N MCLEAN BLVD ELGIN, IL 60123
BANKSAMCORE BANK1950 BIG TIMBER RD ELGIN, IL 60123
BANKSASSOCIATED BANK2001 LARKIN AVE ELGIN, IL 60123
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +DEVRY UNIVERSITY385 AIRPORT RD ELGIN, IL 60123
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +JUDSON COLLEGE1151 N STATE ST ELGIN, IL 60123
JUNIOR COLLEGEELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE1700 SPARTAN DR ELGIN, IL 60123
GOLFROLLING KNOLLS COUNTRY CLUB11N260 ROHRSSEN RD ELGIN, IL 60120
GOLFHIGHLAND OF ELGIN GOLF COURSE875 SPORTS WAY ELGIN, IL 60123
GOLFHIGHLANDS OF ELGIN715 S MCLEAN BLVD ELGIN, IL 60123
GOLFWING PARK GOLF COURSE1000 WING ST ELGIN, IL 60123
HOSPITALSSHERMAN HOSPITAL934 CENTER ST ELGIN, IL 60120
HOSPITALSELGIN MENTAL HEALTH CTR750 S STATE ST ELGIN, IL 60123
HOSPITALSFLETCHER DRIVE MEDICAL CTR745 FLETCHER DR ELGIN, IL 60123
HOSPITALSPROVENA ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL77 N AIRLITE ST ELGIN, IL 60123
HOSPITALSSHERMAN HOSPITAL2320 ROYAL BLVD ELGIN, IL 60123
HOSPITALSSMITHKLINE BEECHAM CLINICAL1554 TODD FARM DR ELGIN, IL 60123
ART AND MUSEUMSELGIN AREA HISTRL SOCIETY MUSM360 PARK ST ELGIN, IL 60120
ART AND MUSEUMSELGIN FIRE BARN NO 5 MUSEUM533 SAINT CHARLES ST ELGIN, IL 60120
ART AND MUSEUMSELGIN PUBLIC MUSEUM225 GRAND BLVD ELGIN, IL 60120



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
60120553$195,000$210,634
60123553$196,500$215,508
60124618$339,750$354,174
Displaying 1-10 of 39 in $200-500k range
TO BE BUILT! ONLY ONE WORD ADEQUATELY DESCRIBES THE KENILWORTH MODEL: STUNNING!  WITH OVER 3800 SQ FT, THIS IMPRESSIVE HOME BOASTS 4 BDRMS, OFFICE, 2.1 BA, 3 CAR GAR. STANDARD: HARDWOOD OR CERAMIC FLOORING IN KITCHEN, FOYER, & POWDER ROOM, MAPLE CABINETS, CERAMIC IN MASTER & HALL BATHS BRUSHED NICKEL LIGHTING & HARDWARE, CENTRAL AIR, FULL BASEMENT. YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE FLOOR PLAN! PRICE INCLUDES PR...
 402 COPPER SPRINGS LN
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,900

ALL BRICK, 3 BD, 2 BA RANCH ON GORGEOUS PRIVATE PROPERTY. THE HOME HAS WALLS OF WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOORS LEADING OUTSIDE. LARGE BASEMENT,LARGE DECK FOR ENTERTAINING. NEW ROOF, FURNACE AND A/C IN LAST FEW YEARS. THIS HOME IS WAITING FOR CREATIVITY TO MAKE IT A WONDERFUL HOME.PAID LANDSCAPING CONTRACT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10/2008
 1770 HILLTOP RD
 ELGIN, IL 60120
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$399,000

ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS! 1+ ACRES BACKING TO NOTHING! COULD HAVE A HORSE AND/OR A POLE BARNOR NOT! HUGE KITCHEN W/ PANTRY & EAT-IN SPACE! KITCHEN EXTENDS TO SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM W/ FIREPLACEGREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! OR ENTERTAIN OUTDOORS W/ A MULTI-TIER DECK & GAZEBO W/ HOT TUB! LUXURIOUS MASTER SUITE W/ GIGANTIC W/I CLOSET! HOME OFFICE ON 1ST FLOOR! 2008 TAXES WILL BE ONLY $7,291.81! HOME WARRANTY ON MAJOR SYSTEMS!
 42W449 BURLINGTON RD
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$375,000

SHORT SALE" LET'S DEAL!!       SO MUCH TO OFFER FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM,  ENORMOUS KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED CABINETS CORIAN COUNTERS, ISLAND, RECESSED & BRUSHED NICKEL LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, WIRED FOR SURROUND SOUND..... MASTER SUITE RETREAT OFFERS VAULTED CEILING, DUAL WALK-IN CLOSETS, RAISED DOUBLE BOWL VANITY WHIRLPOOL TUB, SEP. SHOWER. YOU'LL SIMPLY LOVE THIS HOME. PLUS 1ST FLOOR DEN & AN UPSTAIRS LOFT
 334 COMSTOCK DR
 ELGIN, IL 60123
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$360,000

FULLY FINISHED AND UPGRADED HOME IN ELGIN'S WATERFORD COMMUNITY! CLOSE TO TRAIN & I90/CLUBHOUSE W/POOL & EXERCISE ROOM/ENTIRE HOUSE PROF. PAINTED/HUGE MASTER WITH WHIRLPOOL/ CLOSE TO PARK W/PLAYGROUND/ALMOST A 1/2 ACRE OF LAND ON CORNER LOT/LARGEST LOT IN SUBDIVISION/9FT CEILINGS W/FULL BASEMENT/COME ENJOY THE BEAUTY & PRIVACY TODAY.
 575 WATERFORD RD
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$359,900

4.875% 30 YEAR FIXED RATE*!  BRIGHTON MODEL OFFERS 2585 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE WITH A 3CAR TANDEM GARAGE.  MANY DESIRABLE OPTIONS & FEATURES ARE: FULL BASEMENT, EXTENDED FAMILY ROOM, HOME THEATER WIRING, INTERCOM SYSTEM, CORIAN COUNTERS, CHERRY CABINETS, CERAMIC TILE KITCHEN, FIREPLACE, MORE! *BUYER MUST USE INFINITI HOME LOANS & CLOSE BY JANUARY 31, 2009.  READY NOW!
 3156 KYRA LN
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$349,900

HOMEOWNERS HAVE SPARED NO EXPENSE IN THIS LIGHT & BRIGHT HOME. 1ST FL FEATURES HARDWOOD FLS. GRAND TWO STORY LIVING ROOM W LOTS OF WINDOWS. DR IS SPACIOUS & HAS BAY WINDOW. KITCHEN BOASTS CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, GE APPLIANCES, 42" MAPLE CABINETS, XL SIZED PANTRY. FR HAS WB FIREPLACE & LOTS OF WINDOWS. 2ND FL FEATURES LARGE BEDROOMS; MBR FEATURES VAULTED CEILING, XL SIZED CLOSET & LUXURY MASTER BATH W W...
 1701 SEATON LN
 ELGIN, IL 60123
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$345,000

TO BE BUILT!  PICTURE YOURSELF IN THIS BEAUTIFUL MODEL WHICH OFFERS ALMOST 3300 SQ FT.  IMAGINE BEING SURROUNDED BY FEATURES SUCH AS HARDWOOD OR CERAMIC TILE IN THE KITCHEN, FOYER, AND POWDER ROOM, CERAMIC TILE IN THE FULL BATHS, FULL BASEMENT, 6 PANEL DOORS, BRUSHED NICKEL HARDWARE & LIGHTING ALL OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED AS STANDARD IN YOUR NEW REMINGTON HOME!  4 BDRMS, 2.1 BA, 3 CAR GARAGE, 1ST FLR OFFICE.
 236 PRESCOTT AVE
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$344,900

4.875% 30 YR FIXED RATE*!  READY NOW! REMINGTON QUALITY IS SHOWCASED THROUGHOUT THIS OPEN FLOORPLAN.LARGE KIT FEATURES CERAMIC TILE,DESIGNER MAPLE CABS & CORIAN COUNTERS.THE ADJOINING FR FEATURES A DRAMATIC FIREPLACE,NICHE FOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER,VAULTED CEILINGS & HARDWD FLRS. 3BD, 2BA,BSMNT. KITCHEN APPLIANCE PACKAGE INCLUDED. *MUST USE INFINIT HOME LOANS & CLOSE BY JANUARY 31, 2009!
 3305 LAFAYETTE ST
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$339,900

4.875% 30 YR FIXED RATE*!  READY NOW!  BUILD A HOME JUST LIKE THIS ONE FOR $396,850 OR BUY THIS ONE TODAY FOR $339, 900!  BACKS TO POND. FEATURING A LOOKOUT BSMNT,MAPLE CABS, GRANITE COUNTERS,SS APPLIANCES,CER TILE, & FAM RM FRPLC. NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS & UPGRADES. INCENTIVES APPLY.  COMPLETE KITCHEN APPLIANCE PACKAGE INCLUDED. *MUST USE INFINITI HOME LOANS & CLOSE BY JANUARY 31, 2009!
 3154 KYRA LN
 ELGIN, IL 60124
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$339,900