Buying Property in Elgin as a Foreigner
Federal & Illinois tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Elgin aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Elgin, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg CommonHood | $309,908 | 6.4% | 45 | 34 | 40 |
| WaterfordHood | $535,086 | 5.4% | 66 | 36 | 90 |
| ProvidenceHood | $535,086 | 5.4% | 53 | 36 | 90 |
| Maple ManorHood | $309,908 | 6.4% | 46 | 34 | 40 |
| FieldstoneHood | $313,907 | 6.2% | 61 | 29 | 40 |
| Elgin Historic DistrictHood | $313,907 | 6.2% | 53 | 29 | 40 |
| College ParkHood | $309,908 | 6.4% | 50 | 34 | 40 |
| College GreenHood | $309,908 | 6.4% | 58 | 34 | 40 |
| Century OaksHood | $309,908 | 6.4% | 62 | 34 | 40 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.0 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 20.1 | 3.1 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 19.8 | 2.9 | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 17.4 |
Federal & Illinois tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.5 |
| -11.8% |
| 2020 | 19.9 | 4.3 | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 22.7 | 4.2 | — |
