At a Glance
Median Income
$61,427
$29,192 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
Zillow: $221,554
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elsmere 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
Elsmere residents earn a median household income of $61,427 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,192. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,970 business establishments, including 349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsmere is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,554. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Elsmere reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 832/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Elsmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsmere has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,151
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density3,479/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,427
Per Capita$29,192
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$12,391M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$1,303
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$221,554
Housing Units3,475
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property832/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation855 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Elsmere was founded in 1896.
The median home in Elsmere was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.