Comparison guide, updated November 2026
Elgin vs South Elgin, IL: How They Compare
Elgin vs South Elgin: two Fox River towns side by side, by homes, prices, schools and commute.
By Realtor in Elgin. Updated November 2026.
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01 / The answer
Elgin vs South Elgin: homes, taxes and schools
Elgin vs South Elgin comes down to size and housing mix. Elgin is a city in Kane and Cook counties with three Metra stations, historic districts and every home type. South Elgin is a separate village to the south along the Fox River, in Kane County, with no Metra station of its own. Most of both towns are in School District U-46.
02 / Side by side
Elgin and South Elgin side by side
Type
Elgin: City, Kane and Cook counties
South Elgin: Village, Kane County
ZIP codes
Elgin: 60120, 60123, 60124
South Elgin: 60177
Metra
Elgin: 3 stations on the Milwaukee District West line
South Elgin: No station; nearest stations are in Elgin
Schools
Elgin: Mostly U-46; parts in Districts 300, 301 and 303
South Elgin: Mostly U-46, including South Elgin High School
Homes
Elgin: Historic homes, condos, townhomes, 55+ communities, new construction
South Elgin: Mostly single-family subdivisions and townhomes
Median price
Elgin: $331,417 median sale price (Zillow, data through August 2026)
South Elgin: $395,500 median sale price, 2026 sales to date (ATTOM, read November 2026)
| Item | Elgin | South Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | City, Kane and Cook counties | Village, Kane County |
| ZIP codes | 60120, 60123, 60124 | 60177 |
| Metra | 3 stations on the Milwaukee District West line | No station; nearest stations are in Elgin |
| Schools | Mostly U-46; parts in Districts 300, 301 and 303 | Mostly U-46, including South Elgin High School |
| Homes | Historic homes, condos, townhomes, 55+ communities, new construction | Mostly single-family subdivisions and townhomes |
| Median price | $331,417 median sale price (Zillow, data through August 2026) | $395,500 median sale price, 2026 sales to date (ATTOM, read November 2026) |
The two median prices come from different sources and periods; compare homes, not medians.
03 / Pick Elgin
Pick Elgin if
- You want a Metra station close to home.
- You want a historic home, a downtown condo or a 55+ community.
- You want the widest range of prices and home types.
04 / Pick South Elgin
Pick South Elgin if
- You want a smaller village with mostly newer subdivisions.
- You commute by car and do not need a train station in town.
05 / Taxes
Property taxes in Elgin and South Elgin
Property tax bills in both towns depend on the county, township and taxing districts of each address, so two homes a mile apart can pay different rates. Ask for the last tax bill of every home you compare.
06 / Questions
Questions about Elgin vs South Elgin
No. South Elgin is a separate village in Kane County, south of Elgin along the Fox River, with its own government and ZIP code 60177.
Most of both towns are in Elgin Area School District U-46. Confirm the district for each address with the district.
Elgin has three Metra stations on the Milwaukee District West line. South Elgin has none.
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