At a Glance
Median Income
$64,597
$35,641 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $104,148
Median Rent
$895/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Elim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elim a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elim residents earn a median household income of $64,597 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,641. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elim is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,148. Median rent is $895/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
19.0% of adults in Elim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elim has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,828
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,597
Per Capita$35,641
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$895
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$104,148
Housing Units1,680
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,683 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Elim was built in 1958.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.