At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$10,278 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $199,623
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Elsah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elsah a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elsah residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,278. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,945 business establishments, including 848 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsah is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,623. Median rent is $1,708/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
61.4% of adults in Elsah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsah has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population655
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$10,278
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent$1,708
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$199,623
Housing Units115
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation489 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+42.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute11 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Elsah was built in 1938.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 848 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.