At a Glance
Median Income
$67,321
$35,849 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
Zillow: $205,223
Median Rent
$763/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
15.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elba residents earn a median household income of $67,321 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,849. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,510 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elba is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,223. Median rent is $763/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
21.4% of adults in Elba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elba has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,321
Per Capita$35,849
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$3,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$763
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$205,223
Housing Units229
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation760 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Elba was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.