At a Glance
Median Income
$61,427
$29,192 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
Zillow: $218,730
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
957/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 4.6% (28% 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 $218,730. 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 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 957/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,151
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density3,479/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,427
Per Capita$29,192
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$12,391M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$1,303
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$218,730
Housing Units3,475
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property957/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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