There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Elgin, Texas. This includes 3 facilities in Elgin and 17 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Texas range from $28 up to $287, with a median cost running approximately $117. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,523 and ranges between $825 and $8,605. Annually, the mean cost is about $42,270, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Elgin, TX range between $2,219 per month and $6,388 per month. The median cost is about $4,107 per month, or about $49,284 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Elgin, Texas
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- Elgin scores significantly lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Elgin scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oakhurst Manor Personal Care Home, Regency Post-Acute Healthcare System, and Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Lost Pines Golf Course, Colo Vista Country Club, and Pine Forest Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Buena Vista RV Park, East Metropolitan Park, and Little Webberville Park.
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and St Peters Lutheran Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.74% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.89% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $62,921, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $54,212, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,284, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,284 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $84,133 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,489 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.13%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Elgin receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Elgin has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Elgin has a sparse population density of 115.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Elgin have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Elgin has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.32%.
Elgin is a small city in Bastrop County in the State of Texas. It is included in the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area. The city has a population of 21,659, with 1,275,931 inhabitants in the encompassing metropolitan area. People over 55 compose around 21% of the community.
Elgin has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $54,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.13% and the average home price is $172,500, which is relatively higher than the Texas average of $142,500.
Elgin has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets average amounts of precipitation each year. Elgin has a lower than average crime rate, excellent water quality, and very low air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.