Located 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin, Illinois is a quiet and family-friendly city. While there are plenty of jobs in town to go around, it’s also easy to use the Metra suburban rail system to get into downtown Chicago for both work and play. There are excellent schools in the area and the city is in a flurry of construction with a new library, recreation center, and a downtown revitalization program completed relatively recently. And Elgin is also near natural areas that are maintained by the awesome Cook County Forest Preserve District.
While Elgin has relatively affordable housing costs, they are going up. Rent has gone up 19% over 2021. The median home price is $300K, up 13% since 2021. Living in Elgin might still mean having to downsize.
That’s why you should keep self-storage in mind for any Elgin move. With facilities all over town, it’s easy to find a place close to home. And even if you need a larger unit, self-storage is more affordable than you think. If you’re planning an Elgin move, let self-storage make it easier and cheaper.