Elgin, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
190 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
70 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$737 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$535 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
2
Nogales Urban Area
2
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
3
Nogales Urban Area
3
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 46
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 1 0 53
Apr 0 0 60
May 0 0 68
Jun 1 0 76
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 4%

Schools

Elgin Elementary School
4 miles, W 2.8 star
Huachuca City School
12 miles, SE 1.4 star
General Myer Elementary School
13 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

HDS Truck Driving Institute
38 miles, N 1 star
Brookline College-Tucson
42 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Canyon Vista Medical Center
19 miles, SE 2.3 star
Benson Hospital
24 miles, NE
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital
30 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Tucson International Airport
39 miles, N 2.3 star
El Paso International Airport
244 miles, E 1.9 star