At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$26,273 per capita
Home Value
$107,600
Zillow: $207,440
Median Rent
$692/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
25.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How Elsie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elsie 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
Elsie residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,273. The unemployment rate stands at 25.7% (614% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsie is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,440. Median rent is $692/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
7.6% of adults in Elsie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsie has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population951
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$26,273
Unemployment25.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$692
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$207,440
Housing Units442
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation733 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Elsie was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.