At a Glance
Median Income
$147,381
$52,646 per capita
Home Value
$407,400
Zillow: $463,847
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Elko New Market Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elko New Market's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elko New Market 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
Elko New Market residents earn a median household income of $147,381 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,646. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elko New Market is $407,400 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,847. Median rent is $2,311/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Elko New Market reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 439/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Elko New Market hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elko New Market has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,915
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,304/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,381
Per Capita$52,646
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$407,400
Rent$2,311
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$463,847
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property439/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary21/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,129 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Elko New Market was built in 2004.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.