Elgin

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Discover Elgin, Illinois Real Estate
Elgin, IL is a thriving city along the Fox River, just 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and strong sense of community, Elgin has become a sought-after destination for buyers seeking both suburban comfort and urban convenience.

Elgin Homes for Sale
The Elgin real estate market offers a wide variety of homes for sale; from historic Victorian properties in tree-lined neighborhoods to modern new construction and family-friendly subdivisions. Whether you’re searching for your first home, upgrading to more space, or investing in property, Elgin has options for every lifestyle and budget.

Living in Elgin
Life in Elgin means enjoying a vibrant downtown with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, balanced by access to beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the scenic Fox River Trail. Residents value the city’s cultural diversity, family-friendly events, and a strong tradition of civic pride.

Schools & Accessibility
Elgin is served by highly regarded schools and educational institutions, making it a popular choice for families. With convenient access to Metra train stations, major highways, and O’Hare International Airport, commuting to Chicago or surrounding suburbs is simple and efficient.

Why Choose Elgin
Living in Elgin combines the charm of historic neighborhoods with the energy of a growing city. If you’re considering a move, now is the perfect time to explore Elgin, IL real estate. Contact Holzl Homes to start your search and discover the best Elgin homes for sale today.

Overview for Elgin, IL

114,106 people live in Elgin, where the median age is 36.3 and the average individual income is $36,037. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,106

Total Population

36.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,037

Average individual Income

Around Elgin, IL

There's plenty to do around Elgin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

39

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

49

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

28

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crossfit Enclave, Cross Kicks Fitness, and LGN Performance.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Crossfit Enclave page on Yelp Search 999 W Main St on Google Maps	Active	4.31 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cross Kicks Fitness page on Yelp Search 317 S Randall Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LGN Performance page on Yelp Search 941 S McLean Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.93 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Adrenaline Monkey page on Yelp Search 999 W Main St on Google Maps	Active	4.3 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Natural Alternatives Herb Shop page on Yelp Search 1305 N La Fox St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.73 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the GG Salon page on Yelp Search 223 E Higgins Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Elgin, IL

Population Households Employment

Elgin has 38,846 households, with an average household size of 2.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Elgin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 114,106 people call Elgin home. The population density is 3,000.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,106

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.3

Median Age

50.68 / 49.32%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

38,846

Total Households

2.89

Average Household Size

$36,037

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Elgin, IL

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Elgin. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

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Sold
$1,670,000

39W684 Switchgrass Lane, St Charles, IL 60175
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,387 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,475,000

1335 Fox Glen Drive, St Charles, IL 60175
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,604 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,375,000

6N705 IL ROUTE 31, St Charles, IL 60175
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 7,000 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,212,500

3009 Glen Eagles Court, St Charles, IL 60174
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,848 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,111,111

20823 N Meadow Court, Deer Park, IL 60010
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,981 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$975,000

522 N Main Street, Naperville, IL 60563
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,848 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$960,000

18 Campbell Street, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,922 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$907,500

417 Alberosky Way, Batavia, IL 60510
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,325 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$905,000

732 Alberosky Way, Batavia, IL 60510
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,200 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$895,000

1050 PEBBLE BEACH Court, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,126 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$832,000

2396 Legacy Drive, Aurora, IL 60502
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,216 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$826,000

2195 Kane Lane, Batavia, IL 60510
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,386 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$825,000

10N862 MUIRHEAD Road, Elgin, IL 60124
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,322 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$820,000

1116 DUNSTAN Road, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,000 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$808,000

39W605 S Mathewson Lane, Geneva, IL 60134
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,442 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$801,500

228 Burgess Road, Geneva, IL 60134
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,541 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$780,000

1448 KEIM Circle, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,131 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$755,000

1141 Morton Street, Batavia, IL 60510
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,584 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$750,000

1514 FARGO Boulevard, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,182 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$750,000

402 N 1st Street, Geneva, IL 60134
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,777 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$750,000

6N820 Gilmore Drive, St Charles, IL 60175
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,720 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$725,000

1650 Chelsea Court, Wheaton, IL 60189
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,153 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$725,000

7500 US HIGHWAY 34, Oswego, IL 60543
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,184 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$710,000

2835 Clara Avenue, Aurora, IL 60502
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,633 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$710,000

386 Megan Ann Court, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,068 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$700,000

10 Morningside Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,062 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$700,000

39W415 Washburn Place, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,485 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$700,000

986 Merrimac Circle, Naperville, IL 60540
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,506 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$692,000

921 Creekside Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,410 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$689,900

4207 ROYAL FOX Drive, St Charles, IL 60174
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,572 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$689,000

2574 Spring Green Way, Batavia, IL 60510
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,055 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$685,000

1533 Ambleside Circle, Naperville, IL 60540
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$665,000

822 N West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
Sold
$651,000

323 Brooklea Court, Naperville, IL 60565
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,519 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$650,000

0S789 Skyline Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$650,000

1161 Davey Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,978 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$640,000

39W202 Warner Lane, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,064 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$633,000

1198 Souders Avenue, Elburn, IL 60119
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,312 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$625,000

0S581 Skyline Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,065 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$595,000

5N285 Oak Road, St Charles, IL 60175
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,559 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$595,000

756 Longmeadow Court, Carol Stream, IL 60188
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,525 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$588,000

299 Fairhaven Drive, St Charles, IL 60175
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,154 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$580,000

39W491 S Hyde Park, Geneva, IL 60134
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,650 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$577,000

7N309 Fox Bend Drive, St Charles, IL 60175
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,798 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$575,000

164 Barry Road, South Elgin, IL 60177
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,700 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$574,000

1371 Sweetbay Lane, West Chicago, IL 60185
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,007 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$569,000

37W817 Pine Needles Court, Batavia, IL 60510
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,160 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$559,000

3 Buckingham Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,270 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$556,876

361 Freedlund Course, Batavia, IL 60510
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,963 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$556,000

1908 Berkshire Place, Wheaton, IL 60189
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,670 Sq.Ft.