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Overview
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Population:103,736
Pop. Change:10%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Area
County: Kane County
City:Elgin
Zip Code:60123, 60120, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools
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Interesting Facts about Elgin, Illinois

As of 2011, Elgin's population is 103,736 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.83 percent.

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The median home cost in Elgin is $192,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.26 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Elgin's cost of living is 9.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Elgin public schools spend $4,805 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 21.8 students per teacher in Elgin.

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The unemployment rate in Elgin is 12.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elgin jobs have Decreased by 1.53 percent.

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Elgin's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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