Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to South Elgin, IL
$404,995Median listing price
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About South Elgin
A village of about 23,200 on the Fox River in Kane County, South Elgin blends a historic State Street downtown with large 1990s–2010s subdivisions that drove its rapid growth. Panton Mill Park on the river anchors recreation; the Randall Road corridor provides big-box retail.
Home prices in South Elgin
The median listing price in South Elgin is $404,995.
Top places in South Elgin
- Downtown South Elgin (State Street)
- Panton Mill Park
- Fox River
- South Elgin parks and recreation
- Randall Road corridor
- Fox River Trail
Commuting from South Elgin
- No Metra station; the nearest is the Milwaukee District West Line in Elgin, about 10 minutes north. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 40 miles via I-90; allow about 55–80 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
South Elgin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Elgin, IL?
The median listing price in South Elgin is $404,995. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from South Elgin, IL?
No Metra station; the nearest is the Milwaukee District West Line in Elgin, about 10 minutes north. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 40 miles via I-90; allow about 55–80 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.