As of 2012, Elgin's population is 108,188 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.86 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Elgin is $120,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.69 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Elgin's cost of living is 1.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Elgin public schools spend $4,830 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 21.8 students per teacher in Elgin. --------------------The unemployment rate in Elgin is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elgin jobs have Decreased by 0.33 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Elgin's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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• Homes under $250,000
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