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South Elgin, IL

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Population
25,656
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
707 ft
Median Home Value
$339,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$127,203
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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South Elgin in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityElgin, Illinois3.4 miles away · 115,476 residents.

About South Elgin

South Elgin is a Kane County village in the Fox River Valley, west of Chicago. It was originally called Clintonville after early settler James Clinton, and its river setting still gives the community much of its local character. The Fox River Trolley Museum is the standout attraction, connecting the village to the region's transit history. South Elgin is served by school districts U-46 and 303, and today it feels like a growing suburb with a visible old river-town thread.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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