Elberta, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Elberta is a small town in Michigan with a population of 181. Residents earn $125,938 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
181 Population 241/sq mi density
$125,938 Median Income $62,693 per capita
$272,400 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,938 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,400 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,938
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $272,400
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Elberta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population181
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,938
Per Capita$62,693
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$741M
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute12 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries4

Is Elberta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elberta receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Elberta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elberta is $125,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Elberta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elberta is $272,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Elberta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 93.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Elberta has a population of 181 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.7%), with 24.3% Hispanic.

Population

181
Total Population
241
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.7%
Female 40.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Elberta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elberta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elberta is $125,938, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Elberta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,938
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,693
Avg Weekly Wage$877
IRS Avg AGI$72,228

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)483
County GDP$741M

Business (County)

Restaurants67
Healthcare34
Retail65
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,350
139% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.5 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Elberta is $272,400, 3% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,400
3% below US avg
Median List Price$57,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$57,500
$/Sq Ft$126
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,350
139% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
In Elberta, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elberta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.0%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death9,354/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities34
Elberta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall93.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates44.6207°N, 86.2342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.7-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.23
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density241/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants67
Retail Stores65

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.5 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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