At a Glance
Median Income
$98,571
$46,675 per capita
Home Value
$295,700
Zillow: $423,666
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.3% smoking rate
How Elysian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elysian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elysian a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elysian residents earn a median household income of $98,571 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,675. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elysian is $295,700 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,666. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
30.7% of adults in Elysian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elysian has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population663
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,571
Per Capita$46,675
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,700
Rent$1,110
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$423,666
Housing Units369
Rent Burden16.8%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Elysian was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.