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Elgin, Oregon · ZIP 97827

Elgin — ZIP 97827

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Elgin (97827) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Oregon. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $274K.

47OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$274K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$274K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

469

Violent Crime

67

Property Crime

402

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Stella Mayfield Elementary SchoolPK–06204
17%
27%
Elgin High School07–12180
12%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

2,557

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

45.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97827 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97827 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97827 is approximately $274K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97827 in Elgin has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.