At a Glance
Median Income
$85,474
$32,056 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $228,661
Median Rent
$667/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.6% smoking rate
How Elmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmore residents earn a median household income of $85,474 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,056. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmore is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,661. Median rent is $667/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Elmore reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 98/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Elmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmore has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,524
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,474
Per Capita$32,056
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$667
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$228,661
Housing Units690
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property98/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,229/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation616 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmore was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.