Elsmere, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
Elsmere, DE
At a Glance
How Elsmere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsmere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elsmere a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elsmere residents earn a median household income of $76,378 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,972. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsmere is $210,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,277. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Elsmere reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,793/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Elsmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsmere has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.