At a Glance
Median Income
$92,757
$42,084 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
Zillow: $357,034
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Elmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmer residents earn a median household income of $92,757 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,084. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmer is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,034. Median rent is $1,627/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Elmer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 945/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Elmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmer has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,152
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,757
Per Capita$42,084
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$1,627
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$357,034
Housing Units484
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property945/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.