At a Glance
Median Income
$66,667
$30,199 per capita
Home Value
$129,700
Zillow: $99,364
Median Rent
$967/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elco 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
Elco residents earn a median household income of $66,667 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,199. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elco is $129,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,364. Median rent is $967/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Elco reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Elco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elco has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population278
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$30,199
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,700
Rent$967
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$99,364
Housing Units149
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property1,405/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Elco was founded in 1894.
The median home in Elco was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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