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Population
1,137
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,069 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$232,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$727/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$92,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Set among the rolling farm country of Wabasha County, Elgin offers quiet, small-town living about twenty minutes northeast of Rochester. Highway 42 runs right through town, giving residents a quick drive to regional jobs and city amenities while keeping home life relaxed. The highlight of the summer is Elgin Cheese Days, an annual festival filled with parades, tractor pulls, and community get-togethers celebrating the area's dairy farming roots. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking for open space and an easy daily commute.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRegional Specialist Physician SupplyA+99.9ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA+98.4rating

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