Elton, MB

Manitoba

Elton is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,276. Residents earn $102,000 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,276 Population 6/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $54,000 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,000
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How Elton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,276
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$54,000
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.0%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units465
Rent Burden6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+37.9%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Elton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Elton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elton is $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Elton among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elton is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.9% have completed high school.

Elton has a population of 1,276 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

1,276
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
222.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Elton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages7.5%

Social Characteristics

Elton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elton is $102,000, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Elton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,000
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Elton is $300,000, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden6.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Renter-Occupied6.5%
Housing Units465

Property Tax

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+37.9%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area222.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.7%

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