At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$26,721 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
Zillow: $428,628
Median Rent
$920/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.7% smoking rate
How Elroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elroy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elroy residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elroy is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,628. Median rent is $920/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
12.8% of adults in Elroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elroy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,507
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$26,721
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$920
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$428,628
Housing Units1,509
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation116 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elroy was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.