Housing & Real Estate — South Elgin, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,614 |
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| Occupied | 8,447 |
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| Vacant | 167 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 6,867 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,580 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $339,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$374,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,619/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,922/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 15.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,269 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,403 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,720 |
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| Built before 1960 | 643 |
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| Median Year Built | 1995 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
