At a Glance
Median Income
$101,089
$49,703 per capita
Home Value
$329,400
Zillow: $361,425
Median Rent
$845/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
334/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
10.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldridge residents earn a median household income of $101,089 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,703. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldridge is $329,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,425. Median rent is $845/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Eldridge reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 334/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Eldridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population6,743
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,089
Per Capita$49,703
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$329,400
Rent$845
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$361,425
Housing Units2,695
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property334/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldridge was built in 1997.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.