At a Glance
Median Income
$83,268
$51,511 per capita
Home Value
$188,300
Zillow: $424,725
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
9.8% smoking rate
How Elmwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmwood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmwood residents earn a median household income of $83,268 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,511. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmwood is $188,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,725. Median rent is $1,474/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
63.0% of adults in Elmwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmwood has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,022
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,597/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,268
Per Capita$51,511
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,300
Rent$1,474
Ownership13.5%
Zillow$424,725
Housing Units3,965
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmwood was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.