New York · Metropolitan Area
Elwood is a small city in New York with a population of 11,140. Residents earn $170,987 per year, which is 128% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elwood receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Elwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Elwood is $170,987, which is significantly higher than the national average — 128% above $75,149. This places Elwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elwood is $664,200, making it a premium housing market at 136% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elwood is a highly educated community — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Elwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $170,987 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,154 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 43.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $664,200 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $964,499 |
| Median List Price | $964,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $453 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,455 |
| 25% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8462°N, 73.3389°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.2% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 43.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |