Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Eldridge is a small city in Iowa with a population of 6,743. Residents earn $101,089 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Eldridge receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Eldridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Eldridge is $101,089, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Eldridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eldridge is $329,400, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Eldridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 343 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
Eldridge is a highly educated community — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Eldridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,089 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,703 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,464 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,239 |
| County GDP | $13,291M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 523 |
| Retail | 618 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.02% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $329,400 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,180 |
| Median List Price | $353,569 |
| Median List Price | $353,569 |
| $/Sq Ft | $228 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 5.0% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.02% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,236/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Total Violent | 130.6/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 81.6/100K |
| Total Property | 342.8/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 65.3/100K |
| Theft | 244.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 32.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6390°N, 90.5809°W |
| County FIPS | 19163 |
Winner: Republican by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.5% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |