At a Glance
Median Income
$111,983
$72,132 per capita
Home Value
$787,700
Zillow: $1,180,070
Median Rent
$2,116/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
311/100K
1,516/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
326 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldridge residents earn a median household income of $111,983 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,132. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldridge is $787,700 , 179% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,180,070. Median rent is $2,116/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Eldridge reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,516/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Eldridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,126
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,732/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$111,983
Per Capita$72,132
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
C+
Home Value$787,700
Rent$2,116
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$1,180,070
Housing Units332
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent311/100K
Property1,516/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldridge was built in 1977.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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