At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$34,856 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $146,787
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
22.6% smoking rate
How Eldridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldridge residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,856. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldridge is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,787. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
12.5% of adults in Eldridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldridge has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$34,856
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$146,787
Housing Units31
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation614 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldridge was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.