Elmendorf, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wilson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,326 Population 379/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $21,124 per capita
$163,000 Home Value $228,915 Zillow
$1,264 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,688 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $1,264/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmendorf, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,750
23% below
$21,124 per capita
Home Value
$163,000
42% below
Zillow: $228,915
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
9% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,688/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Elmendorf Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elmendorf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
58%
Rent
109%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
344%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmendorf a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmendorf residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,124. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 918 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmendorf is $163,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,915. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Elmendorf reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,688/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in Elmendorf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmendorf has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.

Data Overview

People

Population2,326
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$21,124
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$993

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,000
Rent$1,264
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$228,915
Housing Units864
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,688/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,131/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation544 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmendorf was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.