At a Glance
Median Income
$112,917
$50,685 per capita
Home Value
$362,400
Zillow: $620,969
Median Rent
$908/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Elm Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elm Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elm Springs 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
Elm Springs residents earn a median household income of $112,917 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,685. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elm Springs is $362,400 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,969. Median rent is $908/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Elm Springs reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K.
Education
42.2% of adults in Elm Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elm Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,000
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,917
Per Capita$50,685
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$362,400
Rent$908
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$620,969
Housing Units871
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property1,192/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Elm Springs was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.