Elgin
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Elgin, Illinois, is a small yet lively city located along the Fox River, known for its historical districts, abundant parks, and welcoming, close-knit community. Despite its modest size, Elgin boasts a rich heritage and provides an authentic Midwestern small-town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
685
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.04°, -88.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,290
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
395 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
34
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2513.0
Airport
DPA
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 77 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.