At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$40,964 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
Zillow: $187,117
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Elrosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elrosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elrosa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elrosa residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,964. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elrosa is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,117. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Elrosa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Elrosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elrosa has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$40,964
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$187,117
Housing Units84
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,315 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Elrosa was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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