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Elwood, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaliyah Sanchez

How are the schools in Elwood?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 5 years and It's a a small town city with about 11,140 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts?

5 replies 5 upvotes qa
tucsonnative2026

Day-to-day life in Elwood, NY

Hello, I'm originally from Atlanta and Homes are going for about $664,200 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes a...

2 replies 12 upvotes living
mountain_lucas33

Is Elwood still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $1,455 for rent here. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. With a population of 11,140, Elwood is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new...

3 replies 11 upvotes housing
Ariana White

Elwood job market vs Tampa

Alright, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

5 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Cora

Affordable areas near Elwood?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. With a population of 11,140, Elwood is a small town. The median home value here is around $664,200, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should ...

2 replies 12 upvotes housing
Ariana White

Couple moving to Elwood from out of state

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Elwood sits at 22.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $170,987 in Elwood. It's a a small town city with about 11,140 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-of...

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Adam James

Housing market in Elwood right now

First post here. It's a a small town city with about 11,140 people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say i...

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Adam James

Best neighborhoods in Elwood

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $170,987 in Elwood. Median household income is $170,987, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated.

2 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Aaliyah Sanchez

Internet providers in Elwood?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,455 for rent here. With a population of 11,140, Elwood is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Elwood sits at 22.0 per 1...

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Robert E.

Is Elwood good for remote workers?

So, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $664,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Elwood sits at 22.0 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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