Living in Elgin, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elgin · Census data 2020–2024
Elgin has 349 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $90,231 (13% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $356,800.
Elgin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elgin at a glance
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,231State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $356,800State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
Is Elgin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Arizona median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Elgin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elgin the median home value is $356,800, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Elgin median household income
The median household income in Elgin is $90,231 and the income per person is $25,788. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Elgin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 119
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.93
Elgin demographics
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elgin ›
Education in Elgin
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Elgin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 30.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elgin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 28.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Elgin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Sonoita | 663 | $119,792 | $460,300 | — |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $254,200 | $1,150 |
| Patagonia | 946 | $39,891 | $361,500 | $804 |
| Benson | 5,417 | $49,346 | $148,900 | $783 |
| J-Six Ranchettes | 419 | $103,289 | $200,000 | — |
| Mescal | 1,760 | $55,417 | $191,300 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Elgin, AZ?
The median household income in Elgin is $90,231, 13% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elgin?
The median home value in Elgin is $356,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Elgin, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Arizona median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
What is the median age in Elgin?
The median age in Elgin is 36.8 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Elgin?
The unemployment rate in Elgin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elgin?
35.7% of adults in Elgin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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