At a Glance
Median Income
$56,500
$40,598 per capita
Home Value
$263,200
Zillow: $740,909
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
12.2% smoking rate
How Elbert Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elbert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elbert a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elbert residents earn a median household income of $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,598. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elbert is $263,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $740,909. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.6% of adults in Elbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elbert has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$40,598
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$263,200
Rent$1,188
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$740,909
Housing Units98
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,841 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute40 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elbert was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Denver International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.