Elgin, OR

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Population
1,689
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,673 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$191,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$992/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the northern end of the Grande Ronde Valley, Elgin offers a relaxed, small-town setting against the backdrop of the Blue Mountains. The community gathers regularly around the historic Elgin Opera House, a beloved local landmark that hosts live stage plays, concerts, and youth theater programs throughout the year. Outdoor recreation is practically in your backyard, with the Grande Ronde River flowing right by town and prime hiking, fishing, and camping nearby at Jubilee Lake. It is a friendly, quiet spot to put down roots, giving you mountain views and plenty of open space just twenty minutes north of La Grande.

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