At a Glance
Median Income
$115,859
$86,624 per capita
Home Value
$409,000
Zillow: $417,081
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10.0% smoking rate
How Elma Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elma Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elma Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elma Center residents earn a median household income of $115,859 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,624. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elma Center is $409,000 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,081. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
52.3% of adults in Elma Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elma Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,091
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,859
Per Capita$86,624
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$409,000
Rent$1,367
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$417,081
Housing Units1,357
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Elma Center was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.