At a Glance
Median Income
$100,852
$40,732 per capita
Home Value
$456,000
Zillow: $622,018
Median Rent
$2,025/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
2,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
11.0% smoking rate
How Elmwood Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmwood Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmwood Park 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
Elmwood Park residents earn a median household income of $100,852 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,732. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmwood Park is $456,000 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $622,018. Median rent is $2,025/month, with 30.3% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Elmwood Park reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,241/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Elmwood Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmwood Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population21,287
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density8,063/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born35.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,852
Per Capita$40,732
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$456,000
Rent$2,025
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$622,018
Housing Units7,464
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property2,241/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Elmwood Park was founded in 1916.
The median home in Elmwood Park was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
35.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.