At a Glance
Median Income
$57,996
$36,121 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $347,073
Median Rent
$900/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
513/100K
3,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Elberta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elberta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elberta a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elberta residents earn a median household income of $57,996 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,121. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,738 business establishments, including 657 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elberta is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,073. Median rent is $900/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Elberta reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,077/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Elberta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elberta has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,209
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,996
Per Capita$36,121
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$900
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$347,073
Housing Units1,147
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent513/100K
Property3,077/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation31 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Elberta was founded in 1904.
The median home in Elberta was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.