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Elgin, Pennsylvania

borough · Erie County

At a glance

181
Population
$99,300
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$226,760
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,094/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$61,518
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost13% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates99.3%
College graduates7.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Erie County Economic Development
The mission of the Erie County Economic Development (ECED) Department is to make Erie County a thriving and robust region by coordinating our county-wide resources to develop a network of industry, business, education and workforce support that will enhance growth and development throughout the region.
region Northwest Commission
The Northwest Commission serves as a regional-based resource for business and economic development as well as community development and planning. It is a nonprofit agency dedicated to sustaining the economic vitality and growth of the Northwest Pennsylvania region by offering free and low-cost services, through fostering local, state, and federal partnerships across public and private sector lines; programs include government contracting, international marketing and grant services.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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