At a Glance
Median Income
$141,250
$59,065 per capita
Home Value
$268,800
Zillow: $208,670
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.0% smoking rate
How Elmdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmdale 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
Elmdale residents earn a median household income of $141,250 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,065. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmdale is $268,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,670. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
3.1% of adults in Elmdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$59,065
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,800
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$208,670
Housing Units64
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmdale was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.