At a Glance
Median Income
$44,698
$26,776 per capita
Home Value
$106,600
Zillow: $233,316
Median Rent
$829/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
20.8% smoking rate
How Elm City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elm City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elm City 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
Elm City residents earn a median household income of $44,698 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,776. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elm City is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,316. Median rent is $829/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
14.9% of adults in Elm City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elm City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,173
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,698
Per Capita$26,776
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,600
Rent$829
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$233,316
Housing Units545
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation132 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elm City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.