At a Glance
Median Income
$45,278
$34,186 per capita
Home Value
$113,700
Zillow: $112,201
Median Rent
$491/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
6.5% poverty rate
How Eldred Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldred's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldred a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldred residents earn a median household income of $45,278 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,186. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldred is $113,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,201. Median rent is $491/month, with 34.7% 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 1945.
Education
14.6% of adults in Eldred hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldred has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,278
Per Capita$34,186
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,700
Rent$491
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$112,201
Housing Units308
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,456 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Eldred was founded in 1815.
The median home in Eldred was built in 1945.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.