At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$41,587 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $218,170
Violent Crime
97/100K
2,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Eldorado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldorado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldorado a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldorado residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,587. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldorado is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,170. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Eldorado reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,714/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Eldorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldorado has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$41,587
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$218,170
Housing Units24
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property2,714/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldorado was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.