At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$45,868 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $231,473
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Elba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elba a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elba residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,868. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 608 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elba is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,473. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Elba reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Elba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elba has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$45,868
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$231,473
Housing Units54
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elba was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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