At a Glance
Median Income
$32,278
$22,046 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
Zillow: $95,779
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Elrama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elrama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elrama a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elrama residents earn a median household income of $32,278 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,046. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elrama is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,779. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
6.4% of adults in Elrama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elrama has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,278
Per Capita$22,046
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent
Ownership31.9%
Zillow$95,779
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation821 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Elrama was built in 1941.
53.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.