At a Glance
Median Income
$74,798
$42,333 per capita
Home Value
$206,600
Zillow: $238,703
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
923/100K
4,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elida a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elida residents earn a median household income of $74,798 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,333. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elida is $206,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,703. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Elida reports 923 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,882/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Elida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elida has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,017
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,724/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,798
Per Capita$42,333
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,600
Rent$1,175
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$238,703
Housing Units825
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent923/100K
Property4,882/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation800 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Elida was founded in 1852.
The median home in Elida was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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