At a Glance
Median Income
$138,587
$38,075 per capita
Home Value
$565,200
Zillow: $722,724
Violent Crime
85/100K
978/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Elk Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Ridge residents earn a median household income of $138,587 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Ridge is $565,200 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $722,724. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Elk Ridge reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 978/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Elk Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,782
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,638/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,587
Per Capita$38,075
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A
Home Value$565,200
Rent
Ownership99.6%
Zillow$722,724
Housing Units1,273
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property978/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,360 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Elk Ridge was founded in 1971.
The median home in Elk Ridge was built in 2006.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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