At a Glance
Median Income
$119,646
$50,565 per capita
Home Value
$238,400
Zillow: $293,099
Median Rent
$622/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Elysburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elysburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elysburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elysburg residents earn a median household income of $119,646 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,565. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elysburg is $238,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,099. Median rent is $622/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
49.3% of adults in Elysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elysburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,410
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,646
Per Capita$50,565
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,400
Rent$622
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$293,099
Housing Units1,083
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation616 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elysburg was built in 1978.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.