Introduction
About South Elgin, Illinois

South Elgin lies in the midst of the scenic Fox River Valley, just 40 miles west of Chicago. South Elgin maintains a quiet, village atmosphere within the heart of the booming western suburbs. Home buyers can find properties that fit every budget and style. From spacious residences that overlook the winding Fox River, to custom-built luxury homes, single-family houses, townhouses, and condominiums, those seeking to move to South Elgin can find the perfect place to call home.

 

South Elgin’s residents have access to an unparalleled variety of recreational opportunities. The Fox River Valley contains miles of riverside trails and vast forest preserves, while the village’s park district maintains sports fields, carefully manicured parks, and a year-round schedule of programming. While South Elgin itself offers a wide array of shopping and dining options, residents can also take advantage of the many possibilities offered by neighboring City of Elgin.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 20,666
Population Density 3,287 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 10,309
Male Population 10,357
Median Age 31.2 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 100%
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 5 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 6,688
Family Households 5,136
Average Family Size 3.64
Average Household Income $88,259
Median Household Income $85,682
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 100%
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 0.20
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.40
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.47
Murder Risk (County) 0.79
Rape Risk (County) 0.39
Robbery Risk 0.32
Assault Risk (County) 0.39
Property Risk (County) 0.42
Burglary Risk (County) 0.45
Larceny Risk (County) 0.54
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.20

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83° F
Average January Low Temperature 10.9° F
Annual Precipitation 37.22 inches
Air Pollution Index 109% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO O'HARE INTL
Distance to CHICAGO O'HARE INTL 21 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A)
Distance to KANE COUNTY COUGARS (A) 8 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
KENYON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 91515 RAYMOND ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
SOUTH ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12760 E MAIN ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
CORRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5455 THORNWOOD WAY, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
FOX MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61275 JENNA DR, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6370 W SPRING ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6770 E MILL ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAMCORE BANK536 RANDALL RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSAMERICAN EAGLE BANK556 RANDALL RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSASSOCIATED BANK300 N MCLEAN BLVD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA534 RANDALL RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK460 RANDALL RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSFIRST AMERICAN BANK632 RANDALL RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSHARRIS BANK473 REDINGTON DR SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSSTATE BANK OF ILLINOIS1140 W SPRING ST SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
BANKSWEST SUBURBAN BANK1870 MCDONALD RD SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
ART AND MUSEUMSFOX RIVER TROLLEY MUSEUM361 S LAFOX ST SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
ART AND MUSEUMSFOX RIVER TROLLEY MUSEUMROUTE 31 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
ART AND MUSEUMSSIXTIES MUSEUM INCPO BOX 621 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
60177380$223,000$263,240
Displaying 1-9 of 9 in $200-500k range
CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN THE PRESTIGOUS BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THORNWOOD.  BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ROOM WITH STONE FIREPLACE AND WARM PAINT COLORS.  CUSTOM MILLWORK, CUSTOM CABINETRY, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LARGE FOYER AND DRAMATIC STAIRCASE. INCREDIBLE MASTER SUITE WITH DOUBLE DOORS LEADING INTO LUXURY BATH WITH OVERSIZED, ANGLED SHOWER AND WHIRLPOOL TUB CEDAR SIDING, SHAKE SHINGLES AND 3 CAR SIDE-LOAD GARAGE.
 631 ASHTON LN
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$500,000

SO MUCH HOUSE FOR THE MONEY- NEW CARPETING, FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT AND A NEW DECK PLUS 4 FULL BATHS, FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT, TANDEM 3 CAR GARAGE, HARDWOOD IN FOYER, KIT, AND FAMILY RM., 9 FT. AND VAULTED CEILINGS, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION, AND MORE. WALK TO GRADESCHOOL, CLUBHOUSE, POOL, TENNIS COURTS, AND SEVERAL PARKS. ALL THIS IN ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT. COME TAKE A LOOK!!
 595 LAKERIDGE DR
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$440,000

BEAUTIFUL RANCH IN THORNWOOD POOL COMMUNITY!  CUSTOM BUILT HOME W/GOURMET KITCHEN AND LARGE EATING AREA.  KITCHEN OPENS TO GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND BUILT IN TV NOOK.  HARDWOOD FLOORING AND 6 PANEL DOORS.  YOU WILL FEEL AT HOME WITH THE CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS AND WARM DECORATOR COLORS. SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND FULL BASEMENT WITH ACCESS TO GARAGE.
 871 SUNRISE DR
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$350,000

SUPERB ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS *HUGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN*OAK RAILINGS*NEW WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING THROUGHTOUT MOST OF MAIN LEVEL. UPGRADED CARPET/PAD*FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT* 1ST FLOOR DEN*STONE FRPLC*LUXURY MB & BATH*SECURITY SYSTEM* PROF FINISHED BSMNT WITH BEAUTIFUL WET BAR/GAME ROOM/REC. ROOM WITH SURROUND SPEAKERS. BRICK PAVER PATIO/ FENCED YARD. 2 CAR DEEP GARAGE FOR WORKSHOP!BACKS TO PRESERVED WETLANDS
 566 N. HAVERHILL LN
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$349,900

ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS * BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME IN WOODED SETTING.1 BLOCK FROM FOX RIVER.NEW GRANITE IN KITCHEN, NEW BATHS, CATHEDRAL BEAMED CEILING.*FINISHED SUB BASEMENT WITH UNIQUE BAR AREA  (A MUST SEE)* 2 TIER DECK & POOL.HEATED GARAGE WITH NEW 8FT DOOR, NEWER AC.BRICK FP IN FR,NEW ROOF, 6  PANEL DOORS. GREAT HUGE LOT.HOME OFFERS LOTS OF FAMILY SPACE.*A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.* MOVE IN CONDITION,* QUI...
 34W731 HILL CT
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$339,000

THIS IS ONE OF THE PRETTIEST LOTS YOU WILL FIND IN SOUTH ELGIN!  2.29 ACRES OF BEAUTIFULLY WOODED, ROLLING LAND.  THE PEACE, QUIET, AND SPACE OF COUNTRY LIVING JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM ALL OF THE CONVENIENCES OF "CITY" LIVING AND NEAR SOUTH ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL & KENYON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL.  FOUR BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT, AND 2 FIREPLACES.  TWO GARAGES: 1.5+ CAR ATTACHED AND 2.5+ CAR ...
 1698 RAYMOND ST
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$310,000

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN IMPROVEMENTS WERE RECENTLY COMPLETED REMODELED KITCHEN INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES & HARDWOOD FLOORING. NEWLY INSTALLED WOOD BLINDS ON 1ST FLOOR.  HOME BOASTS FORMAL LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM WITH COMFORTABLE FAMILY ROOM.  FINISHED BSMNT FEATURES A LARGE REC ROOM W LOTS OF RM FOR STORAGE. ENJOY THE GREAT YARD WITH EXTRA LARGE DECK, GAZEBO & SHED! RELO...
 319 E. HARVARD CIR
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$261,000

SELLER EXTREMELY MOTIVATED-BRING ALL OFFERS. BIG KITCHEN W/ CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, 2 PANTRIES, LARGE KITCHEN ISLAND, PLANNING DESK & EATING AREA. EASY TO MAINTAIN WOOD LAMINATE FLOOR IN THE DIN/LIV/FAM ROOMS. 4 BDRMS UP W/2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY. MASTER W/2 CLOSETS, SEP TUB & SHOWER & DOUBLE SINK FULL UNFINISHED BSMNT READY FOR YOU TO FINISH. GREAT LOCATION, CLOSE TO CONCORD PARK W/BALL FIELDS & PLAYGROUND.
 813 FRANKLIN DR
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$260,000

PRICE REDUCED TO SELL!!!~MOVE-IN READY~UPGRADED BEYOND ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS PRICE RANGE!!! ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT!!! HARDWOOD FLOORS & VAULTED CEILINGS IN LIVING RM/ DINING RM/KITCHEN, CERAMIC TILE IN ALL BATHS, CLEAN & NEUTRAL THROUGHOUT. LUXURY MASTER BATHROOM HAS SEPARATE SHOWER, VANITY, AND GARDEN-TUB. MASTER HAS 2 CLOSETS - INCLUDING WALK-IN!
 277 NICOLE DR
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$209,900


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