New Listing
115 2ND AVELITTLE ROCK, IA 51243
2
1
960 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Klaassen Realty - Sibley
MLS® #: 835056
Elgin
Elgin
About the neighborhood
Elgin, Iowa, in Lyon County, is known for its tranquil and peaceful environment, providing a calm atmosphere with minimal street noise. This township features predominantly single detached homes and townhouses, many with three or more bedrooms, reflecting steady development mainly before 1960. Residents find convenient access to essential amenities, with supermarkets and primary schools located close to most properties, offering practical daily convenience. Parking is widely available, making driving a straightforward transportation choice. Though bicycling infrastructure is limited due to varied elevations and few bike lanes, the area’s calm setting and spacious homes contribute to a comfortable living experience.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Elgin is very car friendly. It is straightforward to come across a parking spot. Traveling by bicycle is challenging in this area as there are very few bike lanes, and the terrain is not especially flat. Elgin is also not very well-suited for pedestrians as running common errands is difficult without the use of a vehicle.
Services
It is a short distance to get to primary schools from any location in Elgin. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this township. In terms of food, it is straightforward to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Elgin.
Character
Elgin is a wonderful township to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. Elgin is great for those who like quiet areas, as the streets are generally especially peaceful.
Car friendly8.6
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants0.4
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.0
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping0.2
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $31,142
- Median Household Income
- $62,292
Housing Type
- 84.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.8% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 13.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 84.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.8%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 13.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43.6 years
- 0 to 4
- 5.7%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 4.3%
- 15 to 19
- 8.1%
- 20 to 24
- 5.7%
- 25 to 29
- 5.1%
- 30 to 34
- 4.7%
- 35 to 39
- 6.1%
- 40 to 44
- 4.3%
- 45 to 49
- 7.9%
- 50 to 54
- 7.5%
- 55 to 59
- 2.2%
- 60 to 64
- 9.5%
- 65 to 69
- 5.5%
- 70 to 74
- 5.9%
- 75 to 79
- 5.1%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 3.4%
Education Level
- 7.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 50.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.6%
- High School
- 50.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 23.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5.8%
- Master's degree
- 3.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 2.2% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 91.0% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.2%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 91.0%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 6.0%
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