Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Elgin
Elgin, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,076
Population
12,051
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Austin with a hint of spice
Historic
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Suburban
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Relaxed
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Tradition
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Known as the Sausage Capital of Texas, Elgin is a suburb 30 minutes east of Austin. The town is proud of its famous hot sausages and hosts the Hogeye Festival every year. Over 3 million pounds of sausage are produced annually in Elgin. The three-day celebration showcases a carnival, live music, dessert contests, art shows, street dances, car shows, and a BBQ cook-off.
Although this town is mainly known for its classic southern barbecue favorite, the town is also filled with history. Elgin is designated as a National Main Street Community by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Explore the past by visiting the town’s historic architecture, murals, and barber shops. Learn about the town’s history and taste the town’s pride and joy at the Southside Market & Barbeque, which has been in place since 1882. This barbecue joint has daily meat specials and sells sauces, gift cards, and merchandise. Elgin has six parks for residents to enjoy as well and is conveniently located less than 40 minutes to many of Austin’s top attractions.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,332
Average: $92,479
Education
2,456
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,473
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elgin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Elgin, TX is $834 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,259 for two bedrooms, and $1,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elgin has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,073/month
746 Sq Ft
House
$2,231/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
599 Students
Booker T Washington Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
750 Students
Public
Grades K-5
706 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
847 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,672 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.