At a Glance
Median Income
$120,917
$41,205 per capita
Home Value
$576,800
Zillow: $709,848
Median Rent
$2,434/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmont residents earn a median household income of $120,917 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,205. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmont is $576,800 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $709,848. Median rent is $2,434/month, with 32.8% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Elmont reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Elmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmont has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population36,436
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density10,685/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,917
Per Capita$41,205
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$576,800
Rent$2,434
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$709,848
Housing Units10,708
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmont was built in 1953.
14.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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