{"id":88,"date":"2020-03-24T21:06:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T15:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hilliaryvacationproperties.com\/estates\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2020-03-24T22:37:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T16:37:14","slug":"why-elgin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hilliaryvacationproperties.com\/estates\/why-elgin\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Elgin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”49″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Premier Location” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Located in Comanche County, Elgin has continued to grow since the early 1900\u2019s along with an extensive rural area. The population in 2017 was 3,123 allowing residents to enjoy a small town lifestyle in close proximity to big city amenities and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Elgin is near the mid-point between Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls, Texas. It is also near Fort Sill, the United States Fire Center of Excellence and field artillery base, making it a popular place for military families to call home.<\/p>\n

Elgin\u2019s crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In 2019 and 2020, Elgin received the honor of Oklahoma\u2019s Safest City.<\/p>\n

AreaVibes ranked Elgin as 96% better than other parts of the country in terms of livability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Rugged Beauty” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”In our \u201cbackyard\u201d you\u2019ll find the beautiful, rugged Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, 8,570 acres of designated wilderness for Elk, Bison, Longhorn cattle and more. This area is the most popular in the state for enjoying the great outdoors by participating in activities like hiking and fishing.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Put Down Roots & Grow” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#af6528″][vc_column_text]Residents in Elgin are friendly and love to connect. There are a variety of civic organizations and an active Chamber of Commerce in Elgin. Elgin is also home to fifteen churches.<\/p>\n

The percentage of people in Elgin who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US popuation of 21.84%. 26.61% of adults in Elgin have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Elgin has a great mix of professional and nonprofessional jobs for a city of its size. If you\u2019re looking for somewhere to start a business, Elgin may be just the place for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Live Better, Spend Less” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#af6528″][vc_column_text]Elgin has a lower cost of living compared to the rest of the United States. You\u2019ll notice beautiful, modern and spacious properties with an estimated median home value of only $169,200, around $20,000 less than the national average.<\/p>\n

Elgin enjoys a strong real estate market supported by the civil service and military families in the area. The city\u2019s high rate of owner-occupied single family homes reflects its stability and pride in the local community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Competitive Education” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#af6528″][vc_column_text]Elgin is one of the most sought after public school district\u2019s in the area. The large number of college-educated adults in the community provides an environment conducive to academic values.<\/p>\n

As the community grows, the district grows to accommodate the population, and now offers the luxury of high-quality academics and extra curricular activities with a smaller teacher-student ratio than bigger cities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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