Living in Elgin, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elgin · Census data 2020–2024
Elgin has 2,080 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $91,667 (32% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $217,400, the median rent is $1,278/month.
Elgin at a glance
- Population
- 2,080
- Median age
- 35.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $91,667State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $217,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,278/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Elgin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elgin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elgin the median home value is $217,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Elgin median household income
The median household income in Elgin is $91,667 and the income per person is $35,246. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Elgin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 732
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.91
Elgin demographics
- Population
- 2,080
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 716
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elgin ›
Education in Elgin
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Elgin have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elgin
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Elgin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 2,080 | $91,667 | $217,400 | $1,278 |
| Lugoff | 9,786 | $69,485 | $223,900 | $915 |
| Columbia | 139,643 | $55,529 | $264,300 | $1,204 |
| Woodfield | 9,465 | $45,526 | $150,800 | $1,169 |
| Dentsville | 15,209 | $45,473 | $163,700 | $1,250 |
| Blythewood | 5,731 | $94,167 | $384,600 | $1,107 |
| Camden | 8,267 | $63,576 | $265,300 | $956 |
| Boykin | 122 | $136,576 | — | — |
| Arcadia Lakes | 901 | $103,250 | $351,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Elgin, SC?
The median household income in Elgin is $91,667, 32% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $217,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Elgin?
The median gross rent in Elgin is $1,278 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Elgin, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Elgin?
The median age in Elgin is 35.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Elgin?
The average commute to work in Elgin is 27 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elgin?
The unemployment rate in Elgin is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elgin?
27.1% 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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