At a Glance
Median Income
$61,573
$39,434 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
Zillow: $349,825
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
11.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmwood Park residents earn a median household income of $61,573 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,234 business establishments, including 422 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmwood Park is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,825. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
33.2% of adults in Elmwood Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmwood Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density3,520/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,573
Per Capita$39,434
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$349,825
Housing Units308
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation647 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.6%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmwood Park was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Batten International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 422 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.