At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$28,165 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
Zillow: $230,380
Median Rent
$918/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.3% 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+
3.7 / 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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,165. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 736 business establishments, including 83 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 $230,380. Median rent is $918/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
16.9% of adults in Elroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elroy has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,529
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,165
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$918
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$230,380
Housing Units660
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elroy was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.